RN Surgery
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- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Surgery
- Hours/Pay Period: 80
The posted compensation range of $53.41 - $76.02 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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Responsibilities
General Surgery Dept at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the General Surgery unit to coordinate supervise and implement patient care based on competence professional expertise knowledge and evidence-based practice
The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system.
- Maintain compliance with all established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
- Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to plan, evaluate, and coordinate patient care.
- Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and families.
- Document and communicate all relevant patient information to the appropriate team members.
- Demonstrate effective nursing judgment and a thorough understanding of the nursing process.
- Provide guidance to interdisciplinary team members.
- Establish priorities and coordinate nursing care.
- Coordinate the plan of care with other team members.
- Communicate the plan of care to patients and families, encouraging their active involvement.
- Proactively address patient needs during hourly rounds.
- Conform to legal requirements of nursing practice and hospital policies.
- Demonstrate a professional and cooperative manner.
- Demonstrate understanding of organizational structure and utilize appropriate communication channels.
- Act as a resource for all aspects of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Demonstrate an understanding of Continuous Performance Improvement.
- Access the network and utilize electronic applications effectively.
- Serve as a preceptor and role model.
- Supervise and assign duties to unlicensed assistive personnel.
- Collaborate with supervisory staff to identify educational and professional growth needs.
- Administer medications as directed and assess patient responses.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with current California License required.
- Graduate of Accredited RN school of Nursing.
- Bachelor’s degree / BSN Preferred
- Minimum 1 year current acute care registered nursing experience in Specialty area required.
- Current AHA BLS required.
Current certification in specialty area preferred.
Experience with Open heart and balloon pump preferred. CCRN TNCC certification preferred.
Experience with EHR (Cerner MediTech etc) preferred. Registered Nurse with current California License required.
- LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire
This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement
OverviewFounded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
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