Staff RN - 5 W Progressive Care Unit FT Days

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 112,963; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking a Staff RN in California to deliver nursing care using the nursing process for telemetry patients. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to standards, and effective communication with patients, families, and the care team.

Candidates must have a RN license, ACLS, and at least 1 year of telemetry experience, with a college nursing diploma. The position involves patient education and collaboration with the care team in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse License required.
• ACLS Certification required by American Heart Association.
• Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience.
• Degree: College Diploma; Program: Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process to deliver care to the patient population.
• Delivers care according to established procedures, standards, and protocols.
• Provides age-specific individualized care and patient safety interventions/bundles.
• Provides patient and family education throughout care.
• Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan.

Skills

Infection prevention guidelines

Interprets patient history and vitals

Communication with patients and staff

Joint Commission patient safety

Magnet Model participation

Precepting others

Patient education

Care planning with critical thinking

Safe medication administration

Safe Patient Handling

Quality dashboard compliance

Education

College Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Description

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.

Core Competencies

Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Interprets EKG tracings as they relate to drug therapies and disease process and intervenes.

Education

Degree: College Diploma Program: Nursing

Experience

Number of Years Experience: 1 Type of Experience: Telemetry Additional Information: N/A

License / Certification Requirements

Registered Nurse License Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Compensation Range

$55.29 - $82.22 / Hour