Registered Nurse - RN - Trauma Surgical Stepdown

Requisition ID

39898

Department

Trauma Surgical Step-Down

Location

Escondido, California

Union

CNA

Salary Range

49.57 - 72.15

Job Type

Full-Time

Shift

Night

Hours Per Shift

12

Hours Per Pay Period

72

Position at Palomar Health

Description

Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family and the interdisciplinary team. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education : As required by certification and / or licensure Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience : 1 year of directly related RN experience in area of specialty Preferred Experience : 2+ years of directly related RN experience in area of specialty Required Certification : NIH Stroke Scale Training within 90 days of hire

American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider

American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred Certification : Not Applicable Required License : Current CA RN License Preferred License : Not Applicable

Current employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.