Staff Nurse jobs at AHMC Healthcare

Primarily responsible for providing acute patient care in a safe and effective manner in Pre-Op/PACU from admission to discharge. Additional responsibilities include directing the unlicensed employee's activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and documentation and evaluation. Representative duties include: Collaboration with health care team, patient and family to coordinate patient care delivery. Participation in ongoing feedback related to self, individual, unit and organizational performance improvement. Integration of patient care standards and protocols into personal practice and assisting other RN's. Completion of patient care assignments and documentation, asking for and offering assistance as appropriate and delegating as appropriate. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Responsibilities Resource RN for Preop and Pacu Qualifications Need critical care experience, ICU, ER Education/Training/Experience Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience in Critical Care or PeriAnesthesia required. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Licenses/Certifications Current CA RN license required Current BLS-HCP required Current ACLS (required within six months of hire/transfer for RNs new to the specialty) Current PALS preferred

AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center is a 223-bed general acute care community medical center committed to providing excellent health services and medical care to our patients and our community. Physicians and staff work together to ensure no aspect of a patient's care is left unaddressed or overlooked. We believe that working as a team is far more effective than if doctors worked on an individual basis. This helps us provide optimal health services to our patients. Job Description This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directing Patient Care Assistant activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities. Qualifications Graduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. Current CA RN license. Current BLS-HCP. Current ACLS. Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion of EKG competency exam. PALS, NIH Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred, Emergency Nursing Course preferred. Additional Information AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center is proudly recognized as a Pathway to Excellence facility by ANCC.

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directing PCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Graduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current CA RN license Current BLS-HCP Current ACLS (Excludes NICU) Current NRP (Labor & Delivery / OB Acute / NICU) Current PALS (Emergency Dept. only) Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion of EKG competency exam Unit specific certification: Emergency: PALS NIH Certification Management of Assaultive Behavior 2 Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred Emergency Nursing Course preferred JOB DESCRIPTION & COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOL 1 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first thirty (30) days in specialty. 2 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first ninety (90) days in specialty. 3 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first six (6) months in specialty. 4 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first twelve (12) months in specialty.

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directing PCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications Current CA RN license Current BLS-HCP Current ACLS (Excludes NICU) Current NRP (Labor & Delivery / OB Acute / NICU) Current PALS (Emergency Dept. only) Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion of EKG competency exam Unit specific certification: Labor & Delivery: Basic Fetal Monitoring 1 Advanced Fetal Monitoring (AWHONN) 2 NRP 3 Basic Dysrhythmia 3

Primarily responsible for providing acute patient care in a safe and effective manner in Cath Lab Recovery area from admission to discharge. Additional responsibilities include directing the unlicensed employee's activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Representative duties include: Collaboration with health care team, patient and family to coordinate patient care delivery. Participation in ongoing feedback related to self, individual, unit and organizational performance improvement. Integration of patient care standards and protocols into personal practice and assisting other RN's. Completion of patient care assignments and documentation, asking for and offering assistance as appropriate and delegating as appropriate. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications Education/Training/Experience Licensed in the State of California to Practice Nursing BSN preferred. One year acute care experience in Critical Care or PeriAnesthesia preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Licenses/Certifications Current CA RN license required Current BLS-HCP required Current ACLS (required within six months of hire/transfer for RNs new to the specialty

This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directing PCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Graduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience preferred. Basic computer skills preferred. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current CA RN license Current BLS-HCP Current ACLS (Excludes NICU) Current NRP (Labor & Delivery / OB Acute / NICU) Current PALS (Emergency Dept. only) Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion of EKG competency exam Unit specific certification: Emergency: PALS NIH Certification Management of Assaultive Behavior 2 Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferred Emergency Nursing Course preferred JOB DESCRIPTION & COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT TOOL 1 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first thirty (30) days in specialty. 2 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first ninety (90) days in specialty. 3 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first six (6) months in specialty. 4 For New Graduate/RN New to the Specialty Unit: Required within first twelve (12) months in specialty.

Primarily responsible for providing acute patient care to patients in a safe and effective manner in the Operating Room from admission to discharge. Additional responsibilities include directing the unlicensed employee's activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patient's, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and documentation and evaluation of patient care. Examples of duties include: Collaboration with healthcare team, patient and family to coordinate patient care delivery. Participation in ongoing feedback related to self, individual unit, and organizational performance improvement. Integration of patient care standards and protocols into personal practice and assisting other RNs/UAPs. Completion of patient care assignments and documentation, asking for and offering assistance as appropriate and delegating as appropriate. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications Education/Training/Experience Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience in Surgical Services required. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background. Licenses/Certifications Current CA RN license Current BLS-HCP Current CNOR preferred

This position is responsible for providing safe and effective patient care in an outpatient and endoscopy lab setting. Responsibilities include directing UAP activity, assisting in specialized procedures, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Inc.. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of ARMC and AHMC Inc.. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and AHMC- ARMC initiatives. Qualifications Education/Training/Experience Graduate of an RN School of Nursing, BSN preferred One year acute care experience as Endoscopy RN, Outpatient Services RN, with phlebotomy skills required. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background. Phlebotomy proficient Proficient in order entry and word processing Licenses/Certifications Current CA RN license Current BLS-HCP Current ACLS CGRN preferred

Primarily responsible for providing acute patient care in a safe and effective manner in Pre-Op/PACU from admission to discharge. Additional responsibilities include directing the unlicensed employee's activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and documentation and evaluation. Representative duties include: · Collaboration with health care team, patient and family to coordinate patient care delivery. · Participation in ongoing feedback related to self, individual, unit and organizational performance improvement. · Integration of patient care standards and protocols into personal practice and assisting other RN's. · Completion of patient care assignments and documentation, asking for and offering assistance as appropriate and delegating as appropriate. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC- Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC-Anaheim Regional Medical Center's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives. Qualifications Education/Training/Experience Graduate of an accredited RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred. One year acute care experience in Critical Care or PeriAnesthesia required. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for staff with strong education and associated experiential background. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Licenses/Certifications Current CA RN license required Current BLS-HCP required Current ACLS (required within six months of hire/transfer for RNs new to the specialty) Current PALS preferred

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center, AHMC and Nurse Practice Act. The Medical telemetry nursing involves the use of specialized equipment to monitor patients' vital signs remotely, often for those with cardiac conditions or other medical issues requiring continuous monitoring. The Med Tele Nurse will also cover the needs of a Acute Care- Med Surge patient. Responsibilities Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, using telemetry equipment. Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data from monitoring devices, recognizing any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions. Report findings to the healthcare team. Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, including physicians, other nurses, and support staff. Provide updates on patient status and collaborate on care plans. Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical records. Keep detailed records of telemetry data and any changes in the patient's condition. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms and emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team as needed. Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families about the use of telemetry equipment, the purpose of monitoring, and what to expect during their stay in the telemetry unit. Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects. Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes within the telemetry unit. Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to patient care and telemetry monitoring. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients with varying levels of acuity. Adaptability: Adapt to changes in patient conditions, unit priorities, and healthcare protocols. Other Duties: as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications for a Med Tele Nurse may include a nursing degree (Associate's or Bachelor's), relevant nursing licensure, and certification in telemetry or cardiac nursing. Experience in telemetry or a related field is often preferred. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role. EXPERIENCE: Staff Nurse I - New Grad Registered Nurse that posses an active RN License CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Current Basic Life Support certification required. Current ACLS certification. NIHSS Certificate OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, Title XXII. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Hospital Description AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 397-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system.

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center and Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned) Clinical Practice: Nursing 1 Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient. a) Interviews the patient/family/significant other to complete Triage information. b) Identifies actual and potential needs and determines priority. c) Identifies barriers to learning. After initial triage evaluation, completes and documents an assessment, focusing on abnormal systems and actual and potential problems. Performs ongoing assessment as indicated. 2 Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. a) Develops realistic short-term goals for each problem, involving the patient, family or significant others. b) Plan demonstrates understanding of age-related needs of the patient. c) Negotiates with patient, family, significant other and health care team members in planning for education and discharge needs. 3 Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments. Organizes and prioritizes care based on individual needs and unit activity. Assesses for changes in patient's condition and appropriateness of the plan. Initiates interventions using appropriate clinical expertise and knowledge. As Primary Nurse, coordinates the activities of health care team members in completing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. 4 Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome. a) Evaluates the plan of care according to the current condition and changing needs of the patient. b) Accurately and concisely documents the patient's status and response to the care delivered. Clinical Practice: Intensive Care Unit 5 Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assesses for: Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. Barriers to learning. Educational/learning needs. Discharge needs. Age-related needs. Issues related to assault or abuse. 6 Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate care. 7 Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions for all Emergency Services patients, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach. 8 Provides health education and teaching to patient's, family members and/or significant others, that is age specific, providing for any barriers to learning. Clearly communicates health, treatment and discharge information, ensuring the patient, family member or significant other understands all discharge and follow-up instructions. 9 Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 10 Effectively performs other nursing procedures/skills, based on completed specialty training and their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 11 Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations. a) Accurately assesses “A-B-Cs.” b) Initiates appropriate emergency treatment, i.e., CPR, O2, etc. c) Communicates critical information to other team members. 12 Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature. 13 Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice. 14 Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care. 15 Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all JCAHO guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. 16 Advocates for public health and safety through patient and family education. 17 Consistently and accurately completes required documentation. 18 Consistently demonstrates caring and compassion through behaviors and interactions in performance of all duties, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of patients, families, other staff and physicians. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE: Staff Nurse II - Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience. Recent Critical Care experience with post open heart and post PCI, hemodynamic monitoring, pacemaker insertion, IABP preferred Hemodynamic Monitoring experience preferred CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current Basic Life Support certification. Current ACLS certification. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center and Title XXII. Excellent customer service & communication skills.

Our diagnostic imaging department is looking for an imaging nurse who can work in different areas and meet department and patient care needs Responsibilities The effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome. a) Accurately and concisely documents the patient's status and response to the care delivered. Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient. a) Interviews the patient/family/significant other to complete information prior to the diagnostic exams or procedures. b) Identifies actual and potential needs and determines priority if needed. After initial t evaluation, completes and documents an assessment, focusing on abnormal systems and actual and potential problems. Performs ongoing assessment as indicated. Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. b) Plan demonstrates understanding of age-related needs of the patient. C) Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments. a) Organizes and prioritizes care based on individual needs and unit activity. b) Assesses for changes in patient's condition and appropriateness of the plan. c) Initiates interventions using appropriate clinical expertise and knowledge. d) As imaging nurse, coordinates the activities of health care team members in completing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome. a) Accurately and concisely documents the patient's status and response to the care delivered. Clinical Practice: Intensive Care Unit Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assesses for: a) Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. b) Educational out patients and their family for post procedure care. c) Age-related needs. d) Any issue related to allergic reaction to contrast media. Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate care. Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach. Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Effectively performs other nursing procedures/skills, based on completed specialty training and their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations. a) Accurately assesses “A-B-Cs.” b) Initiates appropriate emergency treatment, i.e., CPR, O2, etc. c) Communicates critical information to other team members. Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature. Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice. Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all JCAHO guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. Advocates for public health and safety through patient and family education. Consistently and accurately completes required documentation. Consistently demonstrates caring and compassion through behaviors and interactions in performance of all duties, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of patients, families, other staff and physicians. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing Staff Nurse II - Minimum of two-year Registered Nurse experience is preferred. Recent Critical Care experience with ICU patients, cardiac studies and mild sedation Hemodynamic Monitoring experience preferred Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current Basic Life Support certification. Current ACLS certification. Current NIHSS Certification Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, Title XXII. Excellent customer service & communication skills. Hospital Description Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care

The Perioperative RN is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center. This role involves preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care to ensure patient safety and positive surgical outcomes. The RN collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the surgical team while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and best practices. Responsibilities 1. Preoperative Care: • Conducts preoperative assessments, including health history, allergies, and medication reconciliation. • Provides patient education on surgical procedures, anesthesia, and postoperative care. • Ensures proper patient identification, site marking verification, and completion of informed consent. • Initiates IV therapy, administers preoperative medications, and monitors vital signs. 2. Intraoperative Care: • Functions as a circulating nurse, ensuring sterile technique and maintaining a safe surgical environment. • Assists the surgical team by providing necessary instruments, supplies, and medications. • Monitors patient hemodynamics and responds to any changes in condition. • Documents intraoperative care, including sponge, instrument, and sharps counts. 3. Post-Anesthesia Care (PACU): • Monitors patients in the immediate postoperative period, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia. • Manages pain, nausea, and hemodynamic stability while providing emotional support. • Provides discharge education to patients and caregivers, ensuring understanding of postoperative instructions. 4. Compliance & Quality Assurance: • Adheres to infection prevention protocols and surgical safety checklists. • Ensures accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR). • Participates in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts. • Maintains current certifications and continuing education in perioperative nursing. Qualifications Active California RN license CNOR or CPAN certification (preferred but not required) BLS, ACLS Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills Must have skill set for Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-op, Intra-op, PACU Circulate (scrub is a plus) Knowledge of ASC procedures: Plastics, General, Ophthalmology, etc. This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care in a surgical setting. The Perioperative RN plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth and efficient surgical experience for both patients and providers. Hospital Description The ambulatory surgery center (ASC): 4 operating room suites growing in specialties connected to main hospital specialties: General, Pain Management, Plastics, Eyes

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center, AHMC and Nurse Practice Act. The Medical telemetry nursing involves the use of specialized equipment to monitor patients' vital signs remotely, often for those with cardiac conditions or other medical issues requiring continuous monitoring. The Med Tele Nurse will also cover the needs of a Acute Care- Med Surge patient. Responsibilities Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, using telemetry equipment. Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data from monitoring devices, recognizing any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions. Report findings to the healthcare team. Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, including physicians, other nurses, and support staff. Provide updates on patient status and collaborate on care plans. Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical records. Keep detailed records of telemetry data and any changes in the patient's condition. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms and emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team as needed. Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families about the use of telemetry equipment, the purpose of monitoring, and what to expect during their stay in the telemetry unit. Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects. Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes within the telemetry unit. Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to patient care and telemetry monitoring. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients with varying levels of acuity. Adaptability: Adapt to changes in patient conditions, unit priorities, and healthcare protocols. Other Duties: as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications for a Med Tele Nurse may include a nursing degree (Associate's or Bachelor's), relevant nursing licensure, and certification in telemetry or cardiac nursing. Experience in telemetry or a related field is often preferred. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role. EXPERIENCE: Staff Nurse II - Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience - Preferred Strong Med/Surg Background preferred. Recent Telemetry experience preferred. Post Cardiothoracic Surgery and PCI & post spine care experience preferred. Recent experience with non-titrating vasoactive agents preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Current Basic Life Support certification required. Current ACLS certification. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, AHMC, Title XXII. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Hospital Description AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system.

REQUIREMENTS JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse I CC/Department: 6341/Geriatric Behavioral Health Reports to: Department Director/ Unit Manager JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center, American Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and American Nurse Practice Act. Staff Nurse 1 is capable of independently performing the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. May supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the assigned unit. Responsibilities DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification. Ability to communicate emphatically, respectfully and effectively with mentally ill patients and their families. Exemplary interpersonal skills and works effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. A thorough understanding of client rights, thorough of understanding of psychiatric nursing process. Knowledge of DSM/ICD and basic medical and psychiatric terminology. Familiarity with behavioral health resources in the community. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, American Nurses Code of Ethics, and American Psychiatric Nurses Standards of Practice Knowledge of legal terminologies and practices associated with psychiatry Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL's and other essential patient care related activities Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports. Gather and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physicians in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contracts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information. Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided patients by co-workers for a given work period; at the level II assumes responsibility as a charge nurse when assigned. Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control. Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assists with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings. Provides and evaluates patient care established standards and criteria in conformity with the nursing care plan. Will adhere to the No Pass Zone. Monitors patients for significant and critical changes and initiates procedures as required; documents are given according to set standards and at required intervals. Interprets and explains procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families; teaches patients and family member's health care and disease prevention techniques. Utilizes evidenced based best practice by hourly rounding on all assigned patients. Shift report will be done at the bedside with the patient involved to the best of their ability. Participates in every shift huddle report to communicate any red flags and ensure efficient patient hand-off. Clean and organize work stations, aware and practice safety protocols of the department at all times. AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank you) will be used in patient and family interactions when appropriate. Actively engages with all department and hospital improvement projects. Demonstrates knowledge of management of assaultive behavior techniques Provides education/training to other team members as necessary. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required BSN degree preferred EXPERIENCE: Training and experience in psychiatric nursing or dementia care preferred CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE Current California RN licenses required Current American Heart Association BLS certification required Crisis Prevention Intervention verification required

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center, AHMC and Nurse Practice Act. The Medical telemetry nursing involves the use of specialized equipment to monitor patients' vital signs remotely, often for those with cardiac conditions or other medical issues requiring continuous monitoring. The Med Tele Nurse will also cover the needs of a Acute Care- Med Surge patient. Responsibilities Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, using telemetry equipment. Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data from monitoring devices, recognizing any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions. Report findings to the healthcare team. Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, including physicians, other nurses, and support staff. Provide updates on patient status and collaborate on care plans. Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical records. Keep detailed records of telemetry data and any changes in the patient's condition. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms and emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team as needed. Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families about the use of telemetry equipment, the purpose of monitoring, and what to expect during their stay in the telemetry unit. Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects. Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes within the telemetry unit. Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to patient care and telemetry monitoring. Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients with varying levels of acuity. Adaptability: Adapt to changes in patient conditions, unit priorities, and healthcare protocols. Other Duties: as assigned. Qualifications Qualifications for a Med Tele Nurse may include a nursing degree (Associate's or Bachelor's), relevant nursing licensure, and certification in telemetry or cardiac nursing. Experience in telemetry or a related field is often preferred. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential for success in this role. EXPERIENCE: Staff Nurse II - Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience - Preferred Strong Med/Surg Background preferred. Recent Telemetry experience preferred. Post Cardiothoracic Surgery and PCI & post spine care experience preferred. Recent experience with non-titrating vasoactive agents preferred. CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse required. Current Basic Life Support certification required. Current ACLS certification. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, AHMC, Title XXII. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Hospital Description AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 397-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system.

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center and Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities Clinical Practice: Nursing 1 Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient. a) Interviews the patient/family/significant other to complete Triage information. b) Identifies actual and potential needs and determines priority. c) Identifies barriers to learning. After initial triage evaluation, completes and documents an assessment, focusing on abnormal systems and actual and potential problems. Performs ongoing assessment as indicated. 2 Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. a) Develops realistic short-term goals for each problem, involving the patient, family or significant others. b) Plan demonstrates understanding of age-related needs of the patient. c) Negotiates with patient, family, significant other and health care team members in planning for education and discharge needs. 3 Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments. Organizes and prioritizes care based on individual needs and unit activity. Assesses for changes in patient's condition and appropriateness of the plan. Initiates interventions using appropriate clinical expertise and knowledge. As Primary Nurse, coordinates the activities of health care team members in completing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. 4 Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome. a) Evaluates the plan of care according to the current condition and changing needs of the patient. b) Accurately and concisely documents the patient's status and response to the care delivered. Clinical Practice: Intensive Care Unit 5 Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assesses for: Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. Barriers to learning. Educational/learning needs. Discharge needs. Age-related needs. Issues related to assault or abuse. 6 Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate care. 7 Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions for all Emergency Services patients, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach. 8 Provides health education and teaching to patient's, family members and/or significant others, that is age specific, providing for any barriers to learning. Clearly communicates health, treatment and discharge information, ensuring the patient, family member or significant other understands all discharge and follow-up instructions. 9 Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 10 Effectively performs other nursing procedures/skills, based on completed specialty training and their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 11 Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations. a) Accurately assesses “A-B-Cs.” b) Initiates appropriate emergency treatment, i.e., CPR, O2, etc. c) Communicates critical information to other team members. 12 Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature. 13 Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice. 14 Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care. 15 Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all JCAHO guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. 16 Advocates for public health and safety through patient and family education. 17 Consistently and accurately completes required documentation. 18 Consistently demonstrates caring and compassion through behaviors and interactions in performance of all duties, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of patients, families, other staff and physicians. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. EXPERIENCE: Staff Nurse II - Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience. Recent Critical Care experience with post open heart and post PCI, hemodynamic monitoring, pacemaker insertion, IABP preferred Hemodynamic Monitoring experience preferred CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current Basic Life Support certification. Current ACLS certification. OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center and Title XXII. Excellent customer service & communication skills.

The PACU Nurse performs pre and post operative procedures. He/she is responsible to the Nurse Manager of PACU, and works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and other members of the operative team. The PACU Nurse is independently responsible for the welfare and safety of the patient pre/post the surgical procedure. Responsibilities Training and skills in specific specialties of surgical nursing Ability to perform the duties of the post-anesthesia nurse. Ability to perform the duties of the pre-op nurse Ability to administer moderate sedation according to policy under the direction of the surgeon Knowledgeable and understanding of the California Nursing Practice Act (California Business and Professions Code 2725) Knowledge and implementation of all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, Seton Medical Center, AHMC Health System, Title XXII, Joint Commission, National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures. Ability to communicate clearly with written and verbal proficiency required. Basic computer skills required Ability to engage in and display the behaviors and tenets of the AHMC Health System patient satisfaction program required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred EXPERIENCE: Min 2 yrs OR exp; PACU exp; excellent communication skills CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of California required Current ACLS required Current BLS required

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled PACU Registered Nurse to join our perioperative services team. In this fast-paced environment, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia following surgery or procedures. The PACU RN plays a critical role in post-anesthesia assessment, stabilization, pain management, and timely progression to inpatient units or discharge. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assessments Assesses and collects health status data that is documented, retrievable, continuous and communicated to all health care team members, focusing on the emotional, physical, spiritual, educational, and psychosocial needs of the patient/resident. Interviews the patient/resident/family/significant others on admission, and as needed, and completes an appropriate, documented detailed patient/resident history (admission Database.) Identifies actual and/or potential discharge needs and initiates a plan in collaboration with physician(s), case manager, and other health care team members. Prioritizes data collection as determined by the patient's/resident's immediate condition or needs. Correlates findings from all body systems to determine additional signs/symptoms that should be assessed. Recognizes deviations in development/age-specific behaviors and plans interventions, as appropriate, towards a return in normalcy of the patient/resident. Consistently and proficiently performs accurate patient/resident physical assessment, incorporating bio-psychosocial, age-specific, and spiritual needs, which are based upon clinical and theoretical knowledge. Interprets messages and subtle cues in patient/resident/family movements, gestures, physical appearances, facial expressions, etc., and validates their meaning with the individuals in a supportive/professional manner. Identifies variables and relationships in data to assist in developing an individualized plan of care. Identifies effectiveness of patient's/resident's support systems. Nursing Diagnosis Uses analytical and critical thinking skills to assess data, symptomatology, and age-specific needs related to pathophysiologic processes to formulate nursing diagnostic hypotheses. Formulates a plan of care within the established time frame to specific units, based on the identified problems as documented on the plan of care for continuous individualized care. Nursing diagnoses are validated with patient/resident/significant others, and health care providers, when possible. Planning Develops a written individualized patient/resident plan of care using nursing diagnosis and establishes measurable expected outcomes in behavioral terms for planned nursing interventions consistent with current scientific knowledge of disease, entities and human behavior. Develops realistic short-term goals for each problem, involving patient/resident/family, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate with understanding of the developmental (age-specific) needs of the patient/resident. Establishes priorities for care based on multi-disciplinary, teaching, discharge planning and age-specific needs. Outcomes are: Realistic in relation to the patient's/resident's present and potential capabilities Attainable in relation to resources available to the patient/resident. Provide direction for continuing care. Documented. Interventions Orients patients/residents/families to physical environment and routines, ensures the documentation and safety of belongings, sets basic care priorities accommodating to changing needs, provides physical care/comfort measures, and assists with activities of daily living. Processes or ensures timely processing of physicians' orders, protocols, prescribed tests, procedures and treatments. Schedules and coordinates patient/resident care services (i.e., tests, therapies, procedures, etc.) to avoid delays in hospitalization, waste of resources and duplication of services. Organized and priorities care based on individual needs and the overall activity of the unit. Prescribes, implements, and/or delegates, appropriate interventions (actions) to achieve stated or written measurable, expected outcomes to the identified problems in the plan of care. Delegation is based on consideration of health care team members competency, skills and abilities. Coordinates the activities of team members in completing their diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Utilizes a variety of available resources (i.e. physicians, peers, other employees and administrative leaders), effectively and efficiently in providing care. Performs general and specific nursing technical skills to individuals and groups of patients/residents utilizing equipment safely and properly and to avoid complications leading to additional services and/or prolonged hospitalization. Proficiently performs all procedures related to the area of practice. Applies the principles of counseling, therapeutic communication, and teaching/learning in patient/resident interactions - demonstrating caring and compassionate behaviors. Creates relationships that acknowledge and support patients'/residents' rights to self-determination. Identifies strategies in creating and maintaining positive patient/resident interactions while respecting their social/cultural values in therapy. Assess patients'/residents' condition on an ongoing basis for changes and the appropriateness of the plan of care. Communicates significant changes in the patients'/residents' condition to the appropriate health team members in a timely manner. Patient/Resident Family Teaching Assesses patient/resident (and family if appropriate) learning (age-specific) needs, abilities, and readiness to learn and gives consideration to the patients'/residents' family, cultural, religious, emotional, motivational, psychosocial, physical, cognitive and language status. Assesses patient/resident and family interpretations of health and illness, in order to develop an appropriate teaching plan aimed at facilitating adaptation to illness/injury/limitations. Provides an interpretation of conditions and gives rationale for procedures to patients/residents including expected and/or potential changes. Negotiates with patients/residents, families, and health care team members in planning patient/resident-teaching strategies and in formulating a realistic discharge plan. Collaborates with other health care team members to identify patient/resident and family needs for teaching to achieve expected outcomes. Uses support services/resources to provide education and discharge planning. These include, but are not limited to: Social Services, Case Managers, Home Care, Wound Care, Diabetes Specialist, Dietician, Interpreters, Occupational Health, Physical Therapy, Infection Control Coordinator, Pharmacist, Community Resources, etc. Records indicate that the patient's/resident's (and family's if appropriate) learning needs concerning the following are identified and addressed: Safe use of medication Use of medical equipment Diet and nutrition Rehabilitation (if needed) Referral Services Follow-up care and how it's obtained. The patient's/resident's and family's responsibilities in the provision of care. Provides pre-operative/pre-procedure and post-operative/post-procedure teaching and documents responses and understanding of patient/resident and family. Assesses outcome data to determine effectiveness of education/counseling. Minimizes barriers to patient/resident education and/or health behavior changes by modifying teaching methodologies based on ongoing assessment of patient/resident comprehension of material. Evaluation Evaluates the plan of care according to the current condition and changing needs of the patient/resident. Involves the patient/resident, family's significant others and health care provider in the evaluation process. Accurately and concisely documents on the appropriate medical record forms, the patients'/residents' status and responses, including age-specific responses, to interventions given by all health care team members in reaching expected outcomes. Evaluates the plan of care for patients/residents on a 24-hour basis or more often as indicated. Modifies the plan of care as needed based on changing patient/resident needs as determined by continuing assessment. Leadership, Professionalism, Self-Development, Teaching Teaches in accordance with established policies and procedures and serves as a preceptor/resource for new staff, orientees, and students. Provides formal/informal in-service programs to staff, students, and faculty, e.g., demonstrates rationale and use of complex/new equipment and/or procedures. Alerts faculty and students to educational opportunities and experiences that become available. Readily acknowledges limitations of knowledge/skills and seeks assistance from appropriate resources in self-development including new equipment and products used in performance of job. Demonstrates awareness of legal implications in matters of patient/resident care and unit operations Documentation is legible, timely, comprehensive, and accurate. Follow established written policies and procedures. Consults others for validation and guidance in decision making, as necessary. Takes control of crisis situations, e.g., acting out, combativeness, withdrawn/suicidal patient/resident behaviors; internal disaster situation sin department, etc. Initiates appropriate actions and mobilizes others in situations of multiple and conflicting stimuli. Demonstrates appropriate leadership skills in the delegation of tasks and duties to other health care team members in order to promote quality patient/resident care. Identifies problems, offers solutions and uses sound judgement and ethical principles in their resolution. Gives constructive feedback to co-workers regarding care policies. Actively participates in achieving patient/resident, unit and Nursing Department goals/objectives. Develops/updates/revises general teaching plans (as needed) for different patient/resident populations served. Demonstrates knowledge of the RN Scope of Practice and that of other team members, including the LVN Scope of Practice. Actively participates in ongoing performance improvement processes on the unit as well as the Nursing Department. Participates in peer review where appropriate and in the development and/or revision of nursing standards. Uses CQIP process to document any unusual occurrences appropriately (includes reporting of adverse drug reactions. Interpersonal Relationships/ Communication/ Team Work Conveys ideas, concepts, and facts in a logical, understandable, and concise manner. Listens, comprehends and responds immediately to directions. Uses oral and written skills to effectively communicate to others health care team members, patients/residents, and families, including speaking English, as per the Language policy, as appropriate. Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a clear, caring and polite manner with all contacts; checks for understanding. Recognizes and utilizes appropriate lines of communication and seeks guidance, direction and assistance when needed. Answers the telephone within 3 rings and patient/resident call system within 3 minutes courteously and relays calls or messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner. Initiates collaborative interchange with members of the health care team and chooses appropriate location and environment for verbalization of concerns. Facilitates the use of other professional/support roles in the delivery of patient/resident care. Adapts to changing workloads. Assigns and reassigns patient/resident care responsibilities considering skill/competency level of staff within the team in a timely, efficient manner to accommodate changes in patients'/residents' needs. Uses a problem-solving approach to resolving job-related issues. Directs and/or redirects criticisms to constructive discussion and minimizes role conflict and territoriality. Fosters a cooperative effort in meeting the goals of the team and sharing the workload. Contributes to the team spirit of the department and positive interdepartmental relations. Participate in physician rounds and encourage fellow staff to do the same, as appropriate. Demonstrates awareness of unit (department) staff needs, provides feedback to Nurse Manager or designee and participates appropriately in providing staff. Delegates appropriately to team members, evaluates performance of tasks delegated and provides constructive feedback to team members. Displays a caring, courteous attitude toward all patients, their families and visitors. Responds quickly to the needs of patients, their families and visitors. Calls patients, their families and visitors by name, e.g., Mr. Or Mrs. Treats patients, their families and visitors with dignity and respect. Communicates effectively with angry or difficult patients, families, or visitors. Resolves all patients' questions and concerns quickly; if unable to do so, refers the issue to the appropriate individual. Demonstrates courtesy and respect for fellow employees, including volunteers and students. Identifies self and department on the telephone. Speaks in a polite and courteous manner on the telephone. On the telephone, offers assistance or takes a message. Accountability Demonstrates the ability to document pertinent information in the medical record using appropriate forms in an accurate, legible, timely, clear, and concise manner following established policy, for all assigned patients/residents. Demonstrates competency in using the Nursing Process. Delivers care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner. In accordance with the mission, philosophy, and values of the organization, it provides patient/resident care consistent with the standards of Seton Medical Center, the community and regulatory agencies. Demonstrates competency as documented on the Nursing Skills/Competency Checklist, Standardized Procedures and other certifications on an annual basis. Identifies conflicting medical orders and nursing interventions and tasks appropriate actions to resolve them. Demonstrates poise and proficiency in managing emergency situations under established protocols. Demonstrates appropriate prompt action in “Code Blue.” Demonstrates appropriate prompt action in “Code Red.” Rapidly recognizes and acts upon conditions which threaten the patient's/resident's physical and emotional well-being. Demonstrates safety-conscious behavior including using proper body mechanics and principles in moving objects, consistent with the hospital's safety program, infection control policies/procedures, including universal precautions, hazardous waste management program and all policies and procedures. Notifies Manager or designee or any injury (completes Employee/Volunteer Accident Report), unusual occurrence, situation or compliant; necessary repairs, etc., in a timely manner. Safeguards the patient's/resident's rights as delineated in the “Patient Bill of Rights.” Assists patient/resident/family in decision making process by making pertinent factual information available and assists them in comprehending data as necessary. Obtains documented consent for procedures requiring it. Maintains confidentiality of all patient/resident information and their records. Assists patients/residents in maintaining dignity and treats all patients/residents with respect. Properly applies and monitors safety restraints per policy. Utilizes the Ethics Committee as necessary. Accepts responsibility and accountability for assignment and the quality of care provided by the self and health care team. Actively contributes to cost containment in supply usage, staff utilization, proper use of equipment, etc. Evaluates factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost when two or more practice options would result in the same expected outcome. Maintains a professional attitude and appearance; wears a picture ID badge. Follows departmental dress code. Takes appropriate amount of time for breaks and ensures coverage of patients/residents, by other health care team members while on break. Complies with the sick time policy and arrives punctually and ready to work. Checks with and obtains approval from Manager or designee before using overtime. Maintains proof of current license(s), certification(s), and special training, e.g., BCLS, ACLS, PALS, etc., as required per area of practice. Membership and participation in professional and/or specialty nursing organizations is highly encouraged. Age - Specific Assesses for age-related physical limitations and common age-associated conditions. Assess for age-related safety needs. Considers age-related variances when analyzing vital signs and lab values. Provides for age-related nutritional, psychosocial and functional needs. Communicates verbally and non-verbally effectively with specific age-related or cultural populations served. Varies communication technique and teaching style based on age-related and/or cultural background. Develops a plan of care that incorporates identified pertinent age-related needs. Evaluates patient response to medications based on age-related pharmacokinetics and weights. Evaluates patient response to treatment based on age-related physiological and/or psychosocial factors. Responsibilities Contributes to the team spirit and cohesiveness of the unit and nursing department. Contributes to the unit and department problem solving and issue resolution. Contributes to positive unit and interdepartmental communications and relationships. Communicates effectively, including speaking English, as appropriate. Maintains a professional attitude, demeanor and appearance, wears prescribed departmental uniform, wears identification name badge. Arrives punctually, takes appropriate time for breaks, uses sick time appropriately. Adheres to the departmental and Medical Center policies on scheduling, overtime, sick time and time off. Through a process of ongoing self-assessment, plans and implements steps to improve knowledge and skills. Attends assigned classes and in-services, staff meetings, reads all departmental communications and assigned materials. Maintains a safe environment, prevents/corrects hazardous conditions, reports accidents promptly. Uses appropriate body mechanics for all work assignments. Knowledgeable of the Medical Center's Environment of Care plans and programs. Appropriately responds to all safety and emergency signals and notifications. Contributes to cost containment through the wise use of both human and material resources. Participates in the unit, departmental and Medical Center's Quality Improvement Program, as assigned. Follows all unit, departmental and Medical Center Policies and Procedures. Demonstrates excellent Customer Service in all interactions. Demonstrates a knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care, as defined and documented in department standards. Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience; prior PACU, ICU, or ED experience strongly preferred Main OR, GI, Cath Lab, and Moderate Sedation recovery experience preferred. Looking for someone that can work in a fast-paced environment, and be a team player. Demonstrated proficiency in critical thinking, prioritization, and patient advocacy BLS and ACLS required