Staff Nurse (Med/Surg) HRC-137

• Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition
• Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors
• Ability to monitor hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interpret the results
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes pediatric, geriatric and the general patent population
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management and document appropriately
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Utilizes Meditech and documents outcomes.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Provides care to patients with compromised nutritional/metabolic status
• Provides care to patients requiring extensive fluid and electrolyte management
• Consults and Communicates appropriately and clearly to Charge Nurse, Co-Workers and Physicians and appropriate departments to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs
• Provides care appropriate to disease condition and age of the patient
• Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well under stressful situations
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. Functions as a liaison between administration, patients, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments
• Documentation meets current standards and policies
• Ability to assess and care for patients in the post anesthesia period in the Emergency Department
• Participates in performance improvement activities

• Physical ability to perform all nursing duties which include turning, positioning and lifting of patients of various age, size and weight
• Accountable to Department Manager and Nursing Administration

• Current California Registered Nurse License required
• Current BLS, and NIHSS Certification required
• ACLS & PALS preferred
• Successful completion of Arrhythmia course preferred
• Minimum of one-year acute care experience preferred.
• Successful documented/observed competency during orientation required
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing required
• Additional languages preferred

Job Type: Full-time, Nights

Pay: $71.00 - $85.00 per hour

The posted pay range is based on experience and established in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Night Shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Ability to Commute:

• Hollister, CA 95023 (Required)

Work Location: In person

You can access the application form here: https://www.hazelhawkins.com/~/careers/

Alternatively, you may submit your completed application directly to apply.jobs@hazelhawkins.com.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, physical exam, drug test, and verification of education qualifications and credentials.

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