Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Requirements

• CA RN license
• BLS
• Some nursing units also require specialty certification.

Responsibilities

• The nurse’s practice is guided by the Code of Ethics. Professional behavior including interactions with co-workers. Displays our values; treats everyone respectfully. Identifies high risk patients and initiates intervention of ancillary department.
• Decisions and actions on behalf of patients/residents are determined in an ethical manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters.
• Acts as a patient/resident advocate and assists patients/residents in developing skills so they can advocate for themselves.
• Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that preserves patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Utilizes nursing process – assessed via direct observation, peer reviews, audits, and documentation.
• The nurse uses the results of quality of care/performance improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice.
• Collaborates and communicates with the patient/resident, family, and other health care providers.
• Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit. Is a role model and mentor for staff.
• Makes and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program.