Registered Nurse, Med Tele (Short Stay Observation Unit) Sta. 45, 12HR, Full Time, Nights

About the Role

Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient/family. Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes. Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process
• Coordinate discharge planning and resource identification
• Link and schedule patients with required services
• Monitor care delivery and advocate for patient needs
• Develop and evaluate care plans and outcomes
• Coordinate patient care across the health care continuum
• Support team members in meeting individual patient needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with degree completion within 2 years of hire or transfer to an RN position.
• Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise/equivalent service area; 2 years preferred.
• Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire.
• Basic computer skills/experience with computerized documentation systems required.
• Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association.

Skills

• Must pass or challenge the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum.
• Must successfully complete a Code Blue Drill every 12 months.
• Must complete initial and annual standardized procedures and competencies related to:
  • Management of Cardiac Emergencies
  • Care of the patient with Pacemakers/ICD
  • Application/usage and alternatives to restraints; appropriate documentation
  • Pressure Ulcer prevention and treatment
  • Hypoglycemia management
  • Universal Protocol
  • POCT for Bedside Blood Glucose monitoring
  • Regitine/Vitrase Administration
  • IV Admixture
  • Use of Lift Equipment

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• Full time
• Primary shift: Nights

Pay

The estimated base rate for this position is $48.84 - $75.68 per hour. Additional individual compensation may be available through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

Compensation structure includes premium pay as follows:

• Base rate paid for the first 8 hours of work in a day
• 1.5x overtime pay for hours 8–12 worked in a workday
• 2x double-time pay for any hours beyond 12 in a workday

The estimated blended hourly rate, accounting for these premiums on a 12-hour shift, ranges from $56.98 to $88.29.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Location: 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105