Summary

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the position of Clinical Staff Nurse in our Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit. As a member of our dedicated team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care in accordance with the Watson Model of Care. This is a full-time position with day shifts, offering an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is committed to excellence and dedicated to serving our community. We value compassion, collaboration, and patient-centered care. If you share our passion for healthcare and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process as a problem-solving model to anticipate and meet patient and family needs.
• Conduct nursing assessments, evaluate patient condition, and adjust care plans as necessary.
• Provide age and population-specific care, applying current research findings and critical thinking skills.
• Foster therapeutic nurse/patient relationships and ensure patient rights are respected.
• Communicate effectively using the SBAR format in all hand-off situations.
• Accurately document patient care, following hospital policies and procedures.
• Anticipate and address variables affecting patient comfort, utilizing a variety of interventions.
• Promote patient satisfaction through hourly rounding and personalized care.
• Meet the learning needs of patients and families, utilizing appropriate resources.
• Coordinate and participate in interdisciplinary discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members regarding patient condition and required orders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and document outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel, ensuring quality care delivery.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to the unit-specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan.

Requirements

A. Education

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Associate's degree in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent.
• Internal candidates who have completed the MLKCH Versant Nurse Residency Program will be considered.

B. Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum of 12 months of Med/Surg/Telemetry or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• Valid California Nursing license.
• Basic EKG competence.
• Certification in Progressive Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• Certification in Medical/Surgical Nursing preferred.

C. Special Skills/Knowledge

• Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish).
• Basic computer skills.
• Dysrhythmia Course certificate preferred.
• Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 days of hire or requirement notification.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a team that values your expertise, apply now. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing this exciting opportunity.