Telemetry RN: Pulmonary Care in Acute Setting

CommonSpirit Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The role requires 6 months of acute care experience, a CA RN license, and a BSN upon hire; BLS is preferred.

Glendale Memorial Hospital is a 334-bed nonprofit facility with a rich history and advanced services that support a broad patient community.

Qualifications

• 6 months acute care experience in same unit.
• Current and Active Registered Nurse license in CA.
• Bachelor of Nursing upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, CA, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. The role requires 6 months of acute care experience, a CA RN license, and a BSN upon hire; BLS is preferred.

Glendale Memorial Hospital is a 334-bed nonprofit facility with a rich history and advanced services that support a broad patient community.