Registered Nurse (RN), Step Down Unit Float

Overview

Join a team of caring, compassionate Nurses at MemorialCare whose dedication has earned them the highly coveted Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing and patient care across all of our facilities. The Registered Nurse provides a high level of professionalism, compassion and commitment to our patients by providing safe, efficient patient care through the health experience. MemorialCare Nurses exude the highest standards for nursing excellence, quality patient care, professional innovation and inter-professional collaboration.

Success Profile

• Collaborative
• Flexible
• Communicator
• Multi-tasker
• Compassionate
• Team player

Responsibilities

Job Listing: LON015536
Title: Registered Nurse – SDU float
Location: Long Beach, CA
Department: Float Unit
Status: Full Time
Shift: Nights (12 Hours)

Pay Range: $50 - $73/hour
[$10,000] signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary:

The RN, Registered Nurse 12-Hr provides safe, cost-effective patient care through the health experience, according to established standards utilizing the nursing process, within the scope of practice of Registered Nursing, for the (department name) at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.

• Safety and risk management
• Assess patients
• Develops a written plan of care using assessment database
• Implements patient care
• Evaluates and revises patient care
• Staff development
• Collaboration and working with others
• Interpersonal relationships and communication
• Unit, department, and hospital contributions
• Performance appraisal
• Working responsibilities
• Customer services
• Skills Roster

Minimum Requirements/Work Experience

• Minimum of 1 year Critical Care Acute Care hospital experience in a Step-Down Unit, or 3 years ICU experience in a Long-Term Acute Care facility
• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California is required.
• A current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) certification is also required.
• A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is also required unless waived by Nurse Executive Council review.
• Graduated from an accredited nursing program unless otherwise approved by the Nursing Executive Council (NEC). Approved accrediting bodies include ACEN and CCNE others must be approved by NEC
• Additional certifications required within 6 months of hire or transfer into the department
• Successful completion of:
  - Pre-employment drug screening
  - Criminal background check and reference verification
  - Pre-employment health evaluation, including TB screening, with ongoing re-evaluation as required by Employee Health
• The ideal candidate will have nursing experience in Step Down Unit in an acute care hospital.

Education / Licensure / Certification – Required Prior to Patient Care Assignment

• BSN required unless waived by nurse executive council review.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and ACLS required from AHA required.
• Completion of unit orientation and clinical competency validation.
• Additional Certifications – required within 6 months of hire (or transfer into) department

Benefits

Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision plans (HMO & PPO) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

401(k)/Retirement Plans
Employer Matching 401(K)

Professional Development
MemorialCare encourages and supports the professional growth of its employees by providing financial assistance to further their education.

Health and Wellness Programs
MemorialCare is committed to providing an environment and culture that empowers its employees to maintain or improve well-being through our nationally recognized "Good Life" program.

Paid Time Off
A fully integrated PTO plan which includes; vacation, sick leave, holidays & personal days

Life and Disability Insurance
Basic Life/AD&D is an employer paid benefit that is offer to Full-Time employees

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