Registered Nurse II/III - PD

Company: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Salinas
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Works under the supervision of the Director. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act. She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care. Utilizes positive communication skills. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) required. New hires must obtain BSN within two and a half (2 -- ) years from hire.Licenses: Current California RN license. Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards. *See unit specific certification requirements below.Experience: Must have successfully completed SVMH Pharmacology test.Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Precise hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to administer medications, start IV, performs procedures and other direct patient care activities.Interpersonal Skills: Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, significant others, co-workers, physicians, and other staff members.Essential Physical Requirements: See attached "Physical Requirements Sheet"Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to prioritize and perform critical thinking process to include, but not limited to: (respiratory, cardio-pulmonary, neuro and psychosocial), to formulate a plan of care based upon the assessment and to evaluate the patient's reaction to the plan of care.Location: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System -- PACUSchedule: Per Diem, Variable Hours

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