Staffing Coordinator - Nursing Administrator - Per Diem 12 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

About the Role

The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Follows policies and procedures, demonstrating ability to access online manuals and references.
• Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the nursing process.
• Assessment: Completes nursing assessment and screening upon patient encounter via telephone or in clinic.
• Diagnosis: Interprets assessment information and formulates nursing diagnosis.
• Plan: Maintains problem list, medication list, and allergies list when indicated.
• Intervention:
  • Administers medications as ordered and completes re-assessments as indicated.
  • Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy.
  • Delegates tasks based on others’ scope of practice and competency.
  • Acts as patient advocate.
• Documentation: Ensures documentation is complete and correct on all encounters.
• Education: Provides patient and family education as needed based on diagnosis or treatment plan.
• Equipment:
  • Maintains B/P machine.
  • Correctly identifies and notifies appropriate department about defective equipment.
• Communication: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team, including the patient and family, by:
  • Appropriate patient/family interactions.
  • Effectively triaging phone calls.
  • Utilizing e-mail system and SBAR (Situation-Background-Assessment-Recommendation).
• Organization:
  • Manages time effectively.
  • Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Takes meal breaks without incurring overtime.
• Regulatory Compliance: Observes regulatory agency requirements, including:
  • National Patient Safety Goals.
  • Uses two patient identifiers.
  • Avoids unapproved abbreviations.
  • Uses procedural time out.
  • Completes medication reconciliation.
  • Maintains audible alarms.
  • Manages hazardous waste (biohazard, medication, sharps).
  • Adheres to HIPAA and OSHA requirements (e.g., no food or drink in clinical areas).
  • Follows JCAHO standards (continuous survey readiness).
  • Handles critical values by writing, reading back, and sharing with appropriate provider.
  • Documents dictated orders with validation, signature, time, and date.
  • Maintains a safe work environment for self and others.
• Quality Measures: Identifies and participates in data collection and process improvements.
• Professional Development:
  • Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.
  • Serves as relief charge nurse.
  • Engages in nursing committees/councils, journal clubs, and educational workshops.
  • Assists in the development or updating of patient education materials.
• Accepts and completes additional duties as assigned.
• Bonus Responsibilities:
  • Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic procedure.
  • Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with the physician.
  • Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic procedures in the Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab.
  • Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to individual needs and documents results.
  • Documents accurately procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019.
• 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Excellent communication skills, including proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions, with the ability to perform duties such as whole blood collection and apheresis procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in an ambulatory care setting, preferably in a multi-specialty clinic.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – CA Board of Registered Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) – if no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days and maintained.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $53.00 - $87.45.