Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. As a Clinical Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for providing high-quality, individualized patient care based on the Watson Model of Care. You will have 12-hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and managing patient care. This is a full-time position that requires a commitment to excellence in clinical practice and a passion for patient-centered care.

Details:

• Position: Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele (4th Floor)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Downey, CA
• Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Responsibilities:

As a Registered Nurse on the Med Surg/Tele (4th Floor) unit, your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving model and anticipating and planning to meet patient and family needs.
• Conducting nursing assessments focused on target areas for the patient population and recognizing subtle changes in clinical situations.
• Demonstrating knowledge and skills to provide age and population-specific care, applying current literature/research findings and critical thinking to make sound clinical decisions.
• Developing and maintaining therapeutic nurse/patient relationships, respecting patient's rights and promoting patient satisfaction.
• Communicating effectively using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) format in all hand-off situations.
• Documenting patient care including assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care, implementation, evaluation, and utilizing the Watson Model of Care.
• Anticipating variables affecting patient comfort and adjusting physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly.
• Committing to meeting the learning needs of patients and families and utilizing appropriate resources to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Coordinating interdisciplinary discharge planning and collaborating with care managers.
• Reviewing all orders on patients, communicating changes in patient condition, and collaborating with physicians and team members.
• Participating in the unit-specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan and completing monitoring forms.
• Assisting with unit orientation of new employees and participating in training programs.
• Providing basic hygiene and activities of daily living (ADLs) to patients.
• Upholding professional appearance and maintaining a safe and clean environment.

Requirements:

To be considered for this position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's in Nursing degree preferred; Associate in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent accepted.
• Experience: Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience; 12 months of Med/Surg/Telemetry or Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• License: Current California Nursing license.
• Skills: Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish); basic computer skills; dysrhythmia course certificate preferred; electronic medical record experience preferred.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 days of hire.

Join our team at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse.