Staff RN - Critical Care Unit

Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: Arcadia
Posted on: June 21, 2022

Job Description:

At Methodist Hospital of Southern California, every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.

We currently have Full-Time opportunity (Night shift) for a Staff RN in the Critical Care department.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• One year of Critical care Nursing experience is preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
  Duties and Responsibilities:
  • 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 RNAt Methodist Hospital, you'll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.
    
    Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:
    
    The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
    
    Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year's Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named "Best Place to Raise Your Kids" by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.

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