Staff RN, 3N Neuro/Stroke/Oncology Telemetry, Full Time Day

Company: The Methodist Hospital of Southern California
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: January 8, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionJob Summary:A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses or maternal child health which are the primary reasons for admission. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. Demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the unit and the organization. Applies good interpersonal and communication process utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.Essential Competencies:

• Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
• Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
• Annually demonstrates competence in critical behaviors for assigned area.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• IV competency in IV therapy.
• Must demonstrate competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
• Responsible for the planning, directing, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. The implementation of nursing care may be delegated by the RN responsible for the patient to other licensed nursing staff, or may be assigned to unlicensed staff, subject to any limitations to their licensure, certification, level of competency, and/or regulation. The RN will direct care provided by the LVN, CNA, nursing student, and/or logistics technician.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.Experience / Qualifications:
  • A registered nurse with current RN experience in the specific service or department is preferred.
  • Current RN experience in assigned area of Nursing, preferred
  • One year acute care experience, preferred
  • Possess basic computer skills, requiredHighest Education Level Required:AssociatesHighest Education Level Preferred:BachelorsRequired Degrees And Majors:Associates in NursingOptional Degrees And Majors:Bachelors in Nursing (Preferred)Required Licenses And Certificates:(Registered Nurse ANDBasic Life Support)AndAdv Cardiac Life SupportOptional Licenses And Certificates:Adv Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)

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