Staff Nurse I/New Grad – Surgical Services/OR

Staff Nurse I/New Grad – Surgical Services/OR

Requirements

• Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population
• Ability to read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
• Ability to write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Minimum six (6) months or less of clinical acute care experience Required
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing Required
• Current California RN license Required
• Current (BCLS) Basic Life Support Certification Required
• Current (ACLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care
• Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area
• Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors
• Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications
• Adheres to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience
• Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN Preferred