RN Clinical – 8W Medical ICU – Full Time 12 Hour Nights (Non-Exempt) (Union)

College of Charleston • Los Angeles, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

Essential Duties:

Follows policies and procedures; demonstrates ability to access online manuals.
Transfers learned scientific knowledge into practical application in applying the Nursing Process.
ASSESSMENT: Appropriately completes Nursing Assessment upon patient admission, at each shift and with change of condition. Completes patient acuity by 0200/1400 daily.
DIAGNOSIS: Interprets assessment information and formulates Nursing Diagnoses.
PLAN: Develops Plans of Care with individualized interventions. Documents expected/projected patient outcomes. Reviews/Revises/Updates Plans of Care daily based on evaluation and interpretation of patient outcomes.
INTERVENTION: Administers medication and IV therapy appropriately at prescribed intervals. Completes patient care procedures correctly per policy at prescribed intervals. Delegates tasks based on others scope of practice and competency. Acts as patient advocate. Manages restraint use per policy. Attempts alternative non-restraint measures first. Assures complete MD order per policy. Ensures MD assessment per policy. Assures patient monitoring per policy. Ensures Restraint Audit Form is completed each shift.
DOCUMENTATION: Documentation is complete and correct on all flow sheets and chart forms.
EDUCATION: Provides patient/family education as needed. Identifies knowledge deficits related to diagnoses and care.
TRANSFER & DISCHARGE: Collaborates with Case Manager and/or physician regarding discharge planning. Ensures all transfer paperwork is completed.
EQUIPMENT: Utilizes patient care equipment appropriately and safely according to manufacturer guidelines.
COMMUNICATION: Communicates effectively with all members of the healthcare team including patient and family.
ORGANIZATION: Manages time effectively. Able to organize and prioritize responsibilities.
OBSERVES REGULATORY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Maintains safe practice in the work environment.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF MEDICAL SURGICAL PATIENTS: Demonstrates the ability to manage patients with various surgical procedures.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: Demonstrates the ability to manage complex critically ill patients.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS IN THE STEPDOWN/TELEMETRY UNITS: Demonstrates the ability to manage high acuity patients requiring specialized monitoring and care.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT: Initiates, performs and terminates all dialysis treatments according to policy.
MANAGEMENT OF THE CARE OF THE PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT: Engages patients in therapeutic interactions and maintains therapeutic milieu.
BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS: Demonstrates de-escalation techniques as an effort to prevent the need for behavioral restraint/seclusion.
QUALITY MEASURES: Accurately identifies patients that fit Core Measure criteria.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Participates in professional hospital/nursing activities.
BONUS POINTS: Preceptor, Professional Certification, etc.
Performs other related duties as assigned.