Staff Nurse II - All Specialties

About the role

Natividad is currently seeking experienced ACUTE CARE nurses to fill permanent and/or per-diem vacancies in the following departments: Intensive Care Unit, Labor & Delivery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Serve as charge nurse in the absence of the Supervising RN or Staff Nurse III by assuming unit specific operational activities
• Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
• Manages the patients under the direct supervision of Charge/Supervising RN
• Provides teaching and support with patient and family
• Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status is a timely manner
• Understands, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of unit specific patients
• Safely administers routine Medications by PO, IM SQ and rectal routes
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
• Acts as patient advocate
• Develops a written plan of care
• Aids physicians
• Marks intake and output
• Transports all medications including narcotics throughout the hospital
• Completes accurate documentation of assigned patients
• Provides ongoing assessment of the patient status changes
• Communicates to the Supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient’s condition
• Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUCE
• Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
• Demonstrates proper use of emergency equipment for unit assigned

Requirements

• Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse license or ability to obtain a California Registered Nurse License prior to employment is required.
• Experience: Six (6) months or 1,040 hours of experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit.

Qualifications

• Thorough Knowledge Of Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing
• Medical terminology, medical instruments and equipment
• Routines typical to an acute-care hospital
• The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics
• Federal, State and local laws and regulations that govern the nursing
• Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization
• Working Knowledge of: Community resource available to provide patient care and follow-up
• Computer applications related to nursing
• Principles and practices of quality assurance
• Safety policies and procedures related to nursing
• Skills and Ability to: Perform the full range of registered nursing duties and responsibilities
• Plan and organize nursing plans for patients
• Act as lead and/or trainer to other staff members
• Prepare and maintain records and reports
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff
• Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization

Benefits

Natividad does not offer benefits for this position.

Pay

The Staff Nurse II Per-diem salary rate is: $72.384 - $100.023 per hour.

Schedule

Natividad does not specify the schedule for this position.

Conditions of Employment

• All incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
• Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Employees hired into the following units - Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, will need to provide a copy of their diploma, or diploma and transcripts if educated outside of the Unites States at the time of hire.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
• Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.

Special Notes

If you believe you possess a disability that would require accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2749. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits.