Clinical Nurse - RN/Surgical Intensive Care Unit Transition

Company: Sharp Healthcare
Location: La Mesa
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

HoursShift Start Time:Shift End Time:Additional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:On-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$52.560 - $65.190 - $77.810 The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.What You Will DoTo provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.BonusQualified external candidates may be eligible for a $2500 Relocation Assistance Sharp employee may be eligible for a $2500 Employee Referral BonusHoursFull-time; 12-hour shift; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM; including every other weekendRequired Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing school.
• 1 year recent Acute Care clinical nurse experience
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - required within 90 days of hireKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use of critical thinking skills.SummaryThis is a training position for experienced acute care nurses interested in transitioning to the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Program start date: May 2023The Surgical Intensive Care Unit is a 24-bed unit. Be a part of the modern Sharp Grossmont Hospital SICU opened in October 2009. Our majority patient population consists of postoperative patients including open hearts, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS), neuro surgeries, post tPA treatment and Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic strokes, vascular and general surgeries, patient with advance life supporting and life sustaining medical equipment such as Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), ventricular assist device (Impella), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) and continuous renal placement therapy. The SICU has a cohesive team environment in which the nurses support and mentor others. We encourage our nurses in professional growth by having our physicians and staff teach free classes. The SICU Advancement Pathway is designed to provide a framework for our RNs professional development over their ICU nursing career.Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association

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