RN – Definitive Observation Unit / Stepdown – Nights

About the role

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association. Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients with acute cardiac diagnoses / conditions
• Perform continuous cardiac monitoring and interpret telemetry, EKGs
• Administer cardiac medications, titrate drips within systemwide and clinical protocols
• Support recovery of pre and post pen heart surgery, pre and post interventional and LVAD patients
• Respond to changes in patient status
• Educate Patient / families of plan of care
• Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes
• The RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under his/her supervision
• Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care

Requirements

• One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in an inpatient setting)
• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• California Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• Experience in telemetry, cardiac care or cardiac stepdown preferred

Skills

• Positive behaviors
• Ability to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Benefits

• New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible

Pay

Position Pay Range: $59.16-$85.68/hour