RN STAFF 2 (MED SURG - NIGHTS)

Position Overview

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families in a safe environment. Functions as a competent nurse (Benner, Novice to Expert Nursing Theory) within the unit’s competency checklist. Accountable for effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team ensuring patients' comfort, safety and personal care. Must be able to work in all patient care and operational areas (subject to reasonable accommodations) and employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include wearing a respirator requiring a clean-shaven face. This is a union position. Details: 5 - FTE: 0.9 (3 x 12s) NIGHTS 06:45PM - 07:15AM.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients and their families.
• Function as a competent nurse in accordance with the unit’s competency checklist.
• Provide effective leadership and direction to the nursing care team.
• Implement mandatory safety protocols and utilize required safety devices.
• Participate in the Respiratory Protection Program.

Required Qualifications

• Education required to qualify for license as a registered nurse.
• Clinical experience sufficient to pass required clinical competencies (including demonstrating EKG rhythms by exam) within the probationary period.
• Minimum 6 months of acute care experience within the last two years.
• Current California Registered Nurse License.
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Current ACLS Certification through the AHA required.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required.
• For Surgery & Emergency Department: Current PALS Certificate through the AHA required.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S.N. preferred.
• Cardiac Cath Lab experience preferred (training provided); unit-specific critical care/telemetry experience is an advantage.