RN 12HR, FT Nights, Critical Care Unit

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Crosses the health care continuum to coordinate patient care.
• Aids other team members in meeting individual patient needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of current experience in a critical care unit, in an acute mixed unit preferred and 3 years' experience preferred.
• Surgical, Neuro, Cardiac and Trauma nursing experience also strong 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, EPIC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) within 30 days of hire/transfer.

Skills

Excellent communication and critical thinking skills are essential. Proficiency in computerized documentation systems is required, with EPIC experience preferred.

About The Role

This position may require flexibility of hours.

About The Hospital

Since 1892, we’ve been proud to play a part in Pasadena’s growth, health and vitality. For 131 years, we’ve grown from a small 16-bed hospital to a nationally recognized health care provider. Outstanding care comes from outstanding nurses. It’s really that simple.

Huntington Health, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai.