Registered Nurse (RN) - Custody Unit

About the Hospital

Paradise Valley Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is the South Bay’s oldest hospital and the second oldest in San Diego County. As the largest employer in National City, we have served the community for over 100 years, offering a range of programs and services to meet evolving healthcare needs. Our 291-bed, acute care hospital features:

• San Diego Spine & Joint Center
• Highly credentialed acute rehabilitation center
• Paradise Health & Senior Center
• Modern cardiac catheterization lab
• Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical services
• 24-hour emergency services

We also provide behavioral health services on our hospital campus and Bayview campus in Chula Vista, including psychiatric continuum of care for adult patients, inpatient services, and intensive outpatient services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel in the Custody Unit.
• Maintain standards of care and accountability for assigned patients.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptomatology.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition and treatment responses.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintained thereafter.
• NHISS (Stroke Scale) certification within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Benefits

Paradise Valley Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package with flexibility to tailor options to individual needs, including:

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status (full-time or part-time).

Pay

The current compensation range for this role is $48.24 to $66.50 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Full Time, Night Shift.