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Provides nursing care, including triage, treatment and discharge care for the Emergency Department patients, from newborns to geriatrics. is represented by CNA.

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Pre-Op RN Responsible for the pre and post operative/procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of health care needs and disease processes. Care includes technical skills, equipment, assessment, pre and post education and discharge in a fast paced environment. Minimum of one year experience in pre and post op diagnostic cath lab preferred. This position is represented by CNA.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients on the critical care setting. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. Responsible for critical care nursing knowledge and skills applicable to but not limited to the care of patients with multi system failure requiring ventilation, neuro / trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring. This position is represented by CNA.

Works with the charge RN & CV techs to assure coordination and provision of nursing care to patients on specified units and specified shifts. Assists with cardiovascular and other invasive studies or treatments. is represented by CNA.

Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team. Participates in discharge planning in order to provide continuity of care. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit ******************************************** for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients on the critical care setting. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. Responsible for critical care nursing knowledge and skills applicable to but not limited to the care of patients with multi system failure requiring ventilation, neuro / trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring. This position is represented by CNA.

Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in ICU, Step Down Unit, Med Surg, Day Stay Unit, PACU and ER. Responsible for maintaining competencies required for each of these units. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

The OR Service Line Lead RN is responsible for assisting with clinical management and assisting with the administrative coordination of the daily clinical operations of the OR, according to the established policies and procedures. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and assisting with administrative unit responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of evidenced based clinical patient care. Assures that nursing practices are standardized and are consistent with overall nursing best practices and standards of care. Performs as a role model for patient experience to ensure that the staff provides courteous, respectful, and personalized customer service. Supports the goal of the organization and optimizes the clinical, financial, and human resources of the OR. The OR Service Line Lead RN is also responsible for daily communication, feedback, coaching, and problem-solving unit issues. The OR Service Line Lead RN is responsible for continuous personal growth and development as well as encouraging and/or providing opportunities for staff to gain skills. The key components of the Quality-Caring Model (QCM) are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing and nurses are expected to utilize the QCM and a framework for providing excellent nursing care to their patients, developing collegial relationships with the healthcare team, and implementing self-care and self-reflective behaviors to restore balance to ones' self. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Assists with ensuring clinical qualify of care and the integration of the quality caring model in clinical services on the unit as evidenced by meeting targeted quality indicator outcomes, targeted patient satisfaction scores and targeted benchmarks for unit dashboard.. Supports the annual budget for the individual unit by meeting established productivity standards through appropriate flexing when needed, maintaining staffing matrix guidelines and unit specific ratios. Assists in the promotion of professional growth and development by attending all mandatory courses classes, in-services, functions as a clinical expert and resource while on the unit. Works effectively with other units, departments and physicians to support the organizational goals as evidenced by State and Federal regulatory surveys, accreditation and certification findings related to specific area of responsibility.. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Act as a clinical resource for perioperative services personnel within the specialty using professional guidelines and evidence-based standards.. Coordinate perioperative patient care with other members of the surgical team. Act as a consultant to advise the perioperative team in areas of specialty using professional guidelines and evidence-based standards. Assist perioperative personnel in evaluating practice and in creating strategies for further improvement within the specialty. Communicate and collaborate effectively practice and in creating strategies for further improvement within the specialty. Provide educational resources/in-services and coordinate with the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Provide educational resources/in-services and coordinate with the perioperative educator regarding Perioperative team education specific to the specialty. Organize quality of performance improvement activities within the specialty. Coordinate, facilitate, and manage change within the specialty area Facilitate or serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care related to the specialty area. Collect and analyze data that applies to the specialty to facilitate collaboration and negotiation with stakeholders. Evaluate specialty team personnel performance as required Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization Performs staff responsibilities including the Circulator and Scrub Role as needed to fulfill required service levels. Education Degree Program Bachelors Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 3 As an OR Circulator License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification CNOR required Compensation Range: $58.58 - $88.09 / Hour

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Schedules patients for procedures and organizes schedule to accommodate contaminated cases, emergency, and routine procedures with physician schedules. Provides information and support for a patient who is making a decision regarding health care. Ensures consent is correctly obtained and documented prior to treatment/procedure. Communicates working knowledge, function, availability and location of all endoscopy equipment Demonstrates knowledge of anesthetic agents, continuously evaluating the patient's progress toward recovery from anesthesia. Performs portable procedures in high stress environments includes Intensive Care Units, Surgery Suite and Emergency Room. Assists the physician with procedures and care of the GI patient. Anticipates needs of physician during procedures. Provides patient comfort measures prior to, during and after procedures. Recovers patients post procedure according to policy and procedure. Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices. Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc Maintains appropriate inventory and par levels on all supplies, ordering and restocking endoscopy rooms, carts and department. Monitors and reports to the Unit Lead any patient or family complaints, intervening before issues arise and implements service recovery strategies as needed. Pre-cleans endoscopic equipment on completion, cleans and disinfects equipment and accessories to established policies and procedures Uses basic radiology and fluoroscopy practices and wear pratictine equipment correctly. Completes required documentation in EMR and departmental log books in a timely manner. Assumes the responsibility of leadership position in absence of Lead RN or supervisor. Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications. Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 2 clinical experience in a hospital setting Additional Information 1 year of endoscopy experience in an outpatient or hospital setting License / Certification Requirements PALS Certification. ACLS Certification Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $54.98 - $81.66 / Hour

Welcome to Palo Verde Healthcare District, which operates under the name Palo Verde Hospital. Our employees are an important part of an organization dedicated to providing safe, effective, and quality medical care services for the benefit of the entire community. The more we work together, the more we can progress as individuals and as an organization and the better we can serve our community. We are seeking experienced Emergency Room RNs to join our Emergency Department. Location: Blythe, California Position Type: Per-Diem Shift Availability: Variable (Days/Nights/Weekends) What You'll Do: Provide critical care to patients in emergency situations with professionalism and urgency Collaborate with physicians and other health professionals to deliver exceptional patient outcomes Utilize your expertise to triage and manage a wide range of emergency conditions Qualifications Required Qualifications: Current and unrestricted RN licensure in the state of California Valid CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications Minimum of 2 years' experience in Emergency Room nursing Preferred Qualifications: BSN in Nursing Membership in the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification Completion of the Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply today!

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Regulates patient body temperature using warm air blanket or warm blankets. Provides privacy for the patient. Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to the treatment/procedure. Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required. Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care. Meets with patient and family regarding feedback and follows up on their issues; Implements planned service recovery strategies, if indicated, appropriately documenting the incident and informing appropriate departments Demonstrates knowledge of falls precautions by ensuring brakes are in locked position, side rails are up, environment is free of clutter Keeps patient and family informed of surgical procedure specifics including but not limited to schedule, length of procedure, communication with family members, pain control, etc. Prepares patient charts ensuring that necessary forms and test results are available in chart prior to patient's scheduled surgery Completes all necessary documentation in the PAT and communication tool regarding readiness of chart. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 ICU, med surg, ED, or procedural areas License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License ACLS Certification PALS Certification Compensation Range $54.47 - $80.45 / Hour

8 hour shifts/ All weekends + 1 weekday shift The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Assists the Radiologists with special tests and procedures per guidelines and policy. Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy. Follows blood product transfusion guidelines and monitoring per policy. Follows guidelines and policy for contrast screening and reaction management. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Emergency Department or Critical Care experience License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification ACLS Certification PALS Certification. Compensation Range: $50.93 - $80.45/ hour

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Environmental Management Safety - Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety. (Excellence/Service) Environmental Management: Worker Safety - Monitors and manipulates the worksets environment to promote safety and health of workers. Increases surveillance of worksite to reduce risk of fires. Latex Precautions - Reducing the risk of a systemic reaction to latex. Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions - Prevents or reduces hyper metabolic responses to pharmacologic agents used during surgery. Applies to pneumatic tourniquet, while minimizing the potential for patient injury from use of the device. Prevents nosocomial infection in the operating room. Assists the surgeon with operative procedures and care of the surgical patient. Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications. Minimizes the potential for iatrogenic injury to the patient related to a procedure. Attains and or maintains body temperature within normal range. Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger. Arranges to be with another during a time of need. Provides comfort and communication through purposeful tactile contact. Determines the effectiveness of a new products or equipment. Ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care. Obtains, prepares, and preserves specimen for a laboratory test. Physician support - Collaboration with physicians to provide quality patient care. Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to provide optimal quality patient care treatments. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $49.88- $80.45 / hour

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Routinely attends NICU staff meetings, neonatology multidisciplinary meetings, and when able the monthly NICU/Respiratory meeting. Participates in NICU interdisciplinary patient rounds. Supports implementation of NICU protocols. Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation to a specific clinical area. Collects and analyzes information about the patient and the environment for use in promoting and maintaining patient safety. Management of the environment to promote infant security/safety including monitoring of the environment and parental education Demonstrates ability to care for patients with arterial lines. Collaborates with and assists the clinical manager, physicians, CNS, Clinical Quality and director with submission and aggregation of data according to standards and within established timelines. Identifies staff competencies, educational needs and readiness to learn, mentors and coaches as needed or refers to CNS Implements Infection Control procedures to reduce hospital acquired infections Central line Urinary tract Surgical site Respiratory, including influenza Performs central line care as outlined in hospital policy and procedure. Assists in breastfeeding education and process, including pump cleaning, with mothers. Knowledge of O2 therapy, airway insertion, and mechanical ventilation maintenance and weaning. Ability to perform at a high risk delivery, including emergency neonatal resuscitation efforts and Code management. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 NICU License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification NRP certification National Certification in area of clinical specialty Compensation Range:$48.48 - $75.47 / Hour

The OR Service Line Lead RN is responsible for assisting with clinical management and assisting with the administrative coordination of the daily clinical operations of the OR, according to the established policies and procedures. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and assisting with administrative unit responsibilities to ensure effective delivery of evidenced based clinical patient care. Assures that nursing practices are standardized and are consistent with overall nursing best practices and standards of care. Performs as a role model for patient experience to ensure that the staff provides courteous, respectful, and personalized customer service. Supports the goal of the organization and optimizes the clinical, financial, and human resources of the OR. The OR Service Line Lead RN is also responsible for daily communication, feedback, coaching, and problem-solving unit issues. The OR Service Line Lead RN is responsible for continuous personal growth and development as well as encouraging and/or providing opportunities for staff to gain skills. The key components of the Quality-Caring Model (QCM) are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing and nurses are expected to utilize the QCM and a framework for providing excellent nursing care to their patients, developing collegial relationships with the healthcare team, and implementing self-care and self-reflective behaviors to restore balance to ones' self. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Assists with ensuring clinical qualify of care and the integration of the quality caring model in clinical services on the unit as evidenced by meeting targeted quality indicator outcomes, targeted patient satisfaction scores and targeted benchmarks for unit dashboard.. Supports the annual budget for the individual unit by meeting established productivity standards through appropriate flexing when needed, maintaining staffing matrix guidelines and unit specific ratios. Assists in the promotion of professional growth and development by attending all mandatory courses classes, in-services, functions as a clinical expert and resource while on the unit. Works effectively with other units, departments and physicians to support the organizational goals as evidenced by State and Federal regulatory surveys, accreditation and certification findings related to specific area of responsibility.. Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Act as a clinical resource for perioperative services personnel within the specialty using professional guidelines and evidence-based standards.. Coordinate perioperative patient care with other members of the surgical team. Act as a consultant to advise the perioperative team in areas of specialty using professional guidelines and evidence-based standards. Assist perioperative personnel in evaluating practice and in creating strategies for further improvement within the specialty. Communicate and collaborate effectively practice and in creating strategies for further improvement within the specialty. Provide educational resources/in-services and coordinate with the perioperative team and other stakeholders. Provide educational resources/in-services and coordinate with the perioperative educator regarding Perioperative team education specific to the specialty. Organize quality of performance improvement activities within the specialty. Coordinate, facilitate, and manage change within the specialty area Facilitate or serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team in planning perioperative patient care related to the specialty area. Collect and analyze data that applies to the specialty to facilitate collaboration and negotiation with stakeholders. Evaluate specialty team personnel performance as required Pursue professional growth and participate in a professional organization Performs staff responsibilities including the Circulator and Scrub Role as needed to fulfill required service levels. Education Degree Program Bachelors Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 3 As an OR Circulator License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification CNOR required Compensation Range: $61.43 - $102.48/ Hour

MedicalPeople Staffing looks for ED (Emergency Department) Nurses that have the following experience and expertise: • 2+ years of Direct Patient care experience as Nurse in Emergency Department role • Equipped to respond quickly to medical emergencies while remaining calm in high stress and high pressure situations • Quickly assess patient needs • Strong clinical skills to treat critical injuries, allergic reactions, trauma, perform minor medical procedures, cleaning wounds, blood draws, administration of medication. • Current State RN License, BLS, ACLS, PALS

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OPTS, Registered Nurse Responsible for designing and implementing the plan of care for an assigned group of patients. Uses the nursing process to assure the performance of direct care activities required to provide and maintain individualized quality patient care. Specific areas of responsibility, whether providing total patient care or functioning as a team leader, include; performance of treatments, assessment of patients and development of an individualized care plan of care based upon the nursing process, provision of patient education, maintenance of a record of care provided and ensuring that comfort measures are provided. Actively participates in performance improvement program of department. This position will be primarily working with a chronically mentally ill through rehabilitating adult to geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional and/or developmental age of the individual served. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICE PERFORMANCE Greets/acknowledges customers warmly, with a smile, and immediately when they enter department/unit/area. Asks how the customer may be helped with interest and concern. Listens attentively, does not interrupt. Accepts ownership and takes action to resolve customer needs and/or concerns. Is attentive and responsive to the expectations of physicians, co-workers and direct reports. Is generous in acknowledging a job well done. Uses words and behaviors that express consideration, concern and respect. Facilitates and holds staff accountable for meeting department customer service standards in the performance of duties. Utilizes telephone skills effectively. Keeps all private information about staff or patients confidential. Meets or exceeds customer service improvement targets as demonstrated by dashboards, etc. VALUE ADDED - INCREASES WORTH OF SERVICE TO MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Participates in marketing activities of the Hospital including but not limited to committees/task forces, speaking engagements, conducting tours, Hospital sponsored health fairs. Participates in staff recognition activities in ways that reward behaviors reflecting positively on Mission Community Hospital. Serves as an active participant in departmental, interdepartmental, multi-department or house-wide process improvement forums/task forces/committees. Offers and implements solutions to challenges/problems. Assists with development-related activities including fund raising programs & activities. Participates in departmental activities / projects and contributes recommendations and/or assists in implementing new or revised processes/procedures that improve work efficiency and/or enhanced service. Identifies, independently, departmental work to be done and/or coworkers needing assistance (beyond regular job responsibilities) and actively meets the need(s). Supports department efforts dedicated to business growth. Attends/participates in activities that contribute to professional growth and development in ways that enhances value to the organization. LEADERSHIP Assists assigned staff and other patient care team members in completing care efficiently, effectively and safely. Utilizes and role models participant decision making. Provides coaching and supervision when deficiencies are noted Is continuously aware of changing priorities and resource availability and proactively removes roadblocks and prevents problems. Utilizes competent interpersonal skills and conflict resolution technique. Delegates tasks within the scope of practice, skills and abilities of patient care team members. Assures appropriate completion/documentation of unit logs, quality control measures and participation in/compliance with performance improvement activities/projects. Role models and fosters high quality and continuous excellence in patient care. Conducts rounds with assigned team members to assess the care being given and that patient needs/expectations are met. Promotes an environment in which the patient care team is motivated to work cooperatively toward common outcomes. Collaborates with staff regarding physician notification. Role models and assures compliance by patient care team members with hospital policies, procedures, standards of care, accreditation and regulatory standards. Maintains an efficient and cost effective, work environment. Precepts students, new hires, unit floats and registry personnel to promote a positive development and patient care experience for patients, the staff, and the unit. PATIENT CARE Assesses The Physical, Psycho-Social, Spiritual, Cultural, Functional, High Risk and Discharge Needs Of The Patient And Family. Completes admission assessment/triage, history and physical on all assigned patients per department/unit policy. Completes patient transfer assessment within one hour of receiving patients or per unit policy. Identifies psychosocial, spiritual, learning and discharge planning needs. Performs assigned patient reassessment that is age specific and relevant to patient's needs/diagnosis per patient condition/unit policy. Completes assessment and instruction upon discharge per unit policy. Recognizes and reports abnormal diagnostic data. Identifies predicable patient problems. Identifies low volume/high risk patient problems and anticipates less predictable problems. Recognizes the relationship between physiological, psychological and environmental factors and their affect on the patient/family. Identifies current patient/family coping mechanisms and their effectiveness. Identifies patient/family support systems and their effectiveness. Recognizes need for other resources to assist in the assessment of needs and notifies appropriate members. Collaborates with resources for assessment as needed, i.e., social services, physical therapy, dietary, etc. Develops, implements and evaluates a nursing and treatment team plan of care for the patient/family. Determines and prioritizes patient problems, expected outcome and discharge planning. Formulates plan of care that demonstrates knowledge of age specific needs, conditions, and measurable interventions, including diagnostic process and expected diagnostic values for high volume cases. Utilizes input from the patient/family and/or significant other. Integrates the medical plan of care in the patient's nursing and treatment team plan of care. Utilizes existing standards of care in formulating the plan. Formulates plan of care that demonstrates knowledge of complex patient conditions and specific to the patient's age. Revises/updates plan In collaboration with others Communicates plan of care effectively to other staff members, physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Coordinates nursing care with other disciplines involved. Consults with other members of the healthcare team to maximize problem identification and appropriate interventions towards a positive patient outcome. Actively participates in interdisciplinary care conferences. Provides for the education of the patient/family. Independently assesses learning needs of assigned patients and seeks assistance in identifying/meeting complex learning needs. Incorporates teaching into the plan of care and performs the teaching for routine patient populations. Performs teaching for complex patient problems. Implements instructions for patients/families/significant others about the illness, management of the illness and after discharge care using resources and referrals as necessary. Teaches others involved in the care of the patient and family with complex problems. Evaluates teaching plan and revises in relation to patient and/or family response/input. Evaluates need for further instruction based on patient/family response/ input; seeks assistance when appropriate. Documents patient and/or family response/input. Documents patient and/or family response and progress toward goals in compliance with plan of care and practice standards. Implements and/or directs/supervises the nursing interventions identified in the plan of care towards accomplishing defined goals. Provides basic patient care independently and implements physician orders safely for high volume diagnoses. Ensures physician's orders are transcribed correctly and carried out in a timely manner. Reports and seeks immediate assistance in life threatening situations. Identifies life threatening situations, initiates and coordinates appropriate nursing interventions. Keeps work area neat and uncluttered; removes, cleans and returns equipment and supplies as appropriate. Documents nursing interventions, patient response, effectiveness and complications in DARE format or per unit policy. Communicates information to physician and co-workers in timely manner. Responds appropriately to usual and abnormal diagnostic data and documents interventions. Identifies and implements alternative interventions to achieve expected outcomes; involves and solicits feedback from patient and/or significant others. Recognizes subtle changes and trends and identifies abnormal deviations in signs, symptoms, vital signs; interprets these with respect to the patient's condition and age and takes appropriate action. Suggests appropriate interventions for abnormal findings utilizing clinical assessment of the patient and critical thinking. Communicates rationale for interventions to assigned staff and other healthcare team members. Evaluates the effectiveness of the nursing interventions identified in the plan of care towards accomplishing defined goals. Evaluates, by direct observation, the effectiveness of interventions based on the plan of care and expected outcomes. Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions based on psychosocial, age, cultural, religious and educational influences; seeks assistance when necessary. Revises patient's plan of care to reflect changes in patient needs or lack of progress in response to planned interventions. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently perform tasks and procedures according to hospital policy and procedure. Assists physician/staff with basic clinical procedures. Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction. Sets up/prepares for procedures less frequently done and assists the physician effectively. Facilitates appropriate/efficient utilization of resources. Follows appropriate Code notification procedures. Functions in a Code situation quickly and calmly Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care. Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs. Follows five “rights” of medication administration. Documents medications, including narcotics, according to appropriate standards of care and policy and procedure. Questions medication and notifies appropriate physician, supervisor and/or pharmacy when the medication, the dose, the frequency, or the route may be harmful to the patient. Detects and reports medication or treatment errors according to policy. Identifies drug/drug, drug/food interactions and notifies physician and pharmacy. Monitors for desired effect of medications/treatments. Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use. Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use. Uses equipment in accordance with manufacturer's operating instructions. QUALIFICATIONS General Requirements Current license to practice professional nursing in the state of California. Prefer minimum one-year psychiatric care experience. BLS Additional Requirements Mental Health: MAB, PART or CPI certified BSN preferred. Experienced with L.P.S. Patients Rights Knowledge of Psychiatric Medications, D.S.M.4 PHYSICAL DEMAND ANALYSIS PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to negotiate physical environment with safety VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to translate and understand written communications and negotiate physical environment with safety. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to understand and translate auditory communications with safety WORKING CONDITIONS: Office working conditions: Normal Patient Care Areas: With safety precautions