Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Tele Full Time Nights

POSITION SUMMARY

Join our dedicated team as a Clinical Staff Nurse, a critical role that requires a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) who thrives in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of our Medical-Surgical Telemetry team, you will have a unique opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives through exceptional nursing practice. This role offers a flexible schedule with 12-hour night shifts and accountability for a defined group of patients. You will build therapeutic relationships while aligning with the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, supporting our strategic goals and commitment to quality care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Utilize the nursing process as a framework for patient care, anticipating needs and delivering individualized care.

2. Conduct focused nursing assessments, recognizing clinical changes to adjust care plans effectively.

3. Demonstrate knowledge of age-specific care, applying current research to support clinical decisions.

4. Engage with patients and families to enhance their satisfaction and comfort through exemplary communication.

5. Build therapeutic relationships with patients while respecting their rights and preferences, conducting regular rounds.

6. Communicate using the SBAR method in all patient hand-offs.

7. Accurately document patient care activities, following established procedures.

8. Adapt interventions to optimize patient comfort and encourage involvement in their recovery journey.

9. Meet the educational needs of patients and families, ensuring positive outcomes through effective resource utilization.

10. Collaborate with Care Managers for proactive discharge planning.

11. Review and communicate orders, promptly updating the healthcare team about patient condition changes.

12. Assess the impact of nursing interventions, documenting outcomes accordingly.

13. Utilize appropriate patient classification systems.

14. Mentor and supervise ancillary staff, ensuring proper evaluation and training.

15. Maintain a professional appearance and follow dress codes, including wearing hospital ID at all times.

16. Ensure the unit's environment remains safe and compliant with safety standards.

17. Participate in Quality and Performance Improvement initiatives.

18. Assist with training and onboarding of new team members.

19. Help set up patient care areas and equipment.

20. Contribute to the Care Collaborative System training.

21. Engage in system testing for improvements.

22. Provide essential hygiene and daily living assistance to patients.

23. Carry out other duties as assigned by the Nurse Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Associate degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent accepted.
• Internal candidates who completed the MLKCH Versant Nurse Residency Program are encouraged to apply.

B. Qualifications/Experience

• At least one year of clinical nursing experience.
• 12+ months of experience in Med/Surg/Telemetry or Critical Care preferred.
• Current California Nursing License required.
• Basic EKG competency.
• Certifications in Progressive Critical Care Nursing and Medical/Surgical Nursing preferred.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Dysrhythmia Course certificate desirable.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card to be obtained within 90 days of hire.