Nurse Medical Acute

Day Per Diem Medical Acute Registered Nurse

Medical Acute is a 37 bed combination unit that includes 3 private rooms. Medical Acute is divided into two sides with one side focused on patients with medical-surgical diagnoses including chronic congestive heart failure, diabetes, cellulitis, kidney failure, alcohol and chemical dependencies, respiratory and asthma exacerbations, pneumonia, and failure to thrive. This side is supported by Patient Care Tech’s. The other half of our unit is dedicated to our behavioral patient population which include those experiencing alcohol dependencies and withdrawals, and mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar, suicidal, and homicidal tendencies. This side has Patient Care Techs who support as well as Mental Health Techs for support for our behavioral patients. Unit staffing consists of 4:1 RN ratio for telemetry patients and 5:1 RN ratio for Medical Surgical patients. We have a strong multidisciplinary team consistently involved in the care and well-being of our patients and consists of case management, social services, physical therapists and psych MD’s. This unit is very fast paced and can be challenging, but offers a wide variety of experiences and opportunities to enhance your professional career and development.

This is an opportunity to work with a dedicated and dynamic core group of nurses and other allied health care workers to provide loving care to some of our community’s most vulnerable patients through patient-centeredness, teamwork and excellence.

The staff are provided on-going education related to crisis prevention interventions and the care of patients with behavioral health diagnosis who are admitted with medical issues.

Position Summary:

The incumbent provides, coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team, providing leadership, personal/professional development, and conducting him/herself professionally.

Minimum:

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital 
• Current California RN License 
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association 
• Other certifications may be required

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

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