Telemetry RN: Impactful, Fast-Paced Acute Care Nurse

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in California is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care, perform assessments, and implement care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and adherence to standards; prior acute care in unit 6 months, CA RN license, and BLS/ACLS are required; a BSN is preferred upon hire. This hospital, part of Dignity Health, offers opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months previousacute care experience in same unit.
• Current and Active Registered Nurse: CA,
• AHA Basic Life Support / Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Responsibilities

• Provides effective,comprehensive evidence based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes. Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient. Collaborates with other disciplines to insure comprehensive, holistic and effective plan of care. Applies knowledge of current practice standards, guidelines, statutes, rules and regulations. Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior and supports ethical practice by addressing or escalating issues. Serves as a patient advocate.
• Completes patient assessments competently. Assesses for and identifies needs of unit-specific patient population: Assesses for and identifies any physical, emotional, psychosocial, spiritual, educational, discharge and cultural needs.
• Completes an individualized plan of care based on assessment of the patient. Coordinates with other disciplines when indicated. Prioritizes care needs and sets measurable goals and time frames. Includes patient and family in the planning.
• Implements interventions based on nursing and medical plan of care. Manages patient population, diagnosis and age specific needs through appropriate adaptation of interventions. Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies (including following established policies, procedures and protocols governing the transport, handling and storage of intravenous fluids).
• After implementation, reassesses the patient to verify effectiveness of interventions. Updates the plan of care to reflect current care needs.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and adapt to changes in patients condition (i.. LOC change, vital signs, test results)in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.

Education

Bachelor's Of Nursing, upon hire

Job description

Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center in California is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care, perform assessments, and implement care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and adherence to standards; prior acute care in unit 6 months, CA RN license, and BLS/ACLS are required; a BSN is preferred upon hire. This hospital, part of Dignity Health, offers opportunities for growth.