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San Bernardino County Arrowhead RMC has specific COI requirements that must be adhered to. Agency COIs must be updated to reflect compliance; otherwise, the traveler will be unable to start. The agency will not be able to support foreseeable registry needs until the COI is compliant. Responsibilities Provide nursing care in the Operating Room across various specialties. Assist in surgeries, including but not limited to cardiac, angio, neuro, vascular, and trauma cases. Maintain high standards of patient safety and care. Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure At least 3 years of Operating Room experience. Experience in cardiac, angio, neuro, vascular, and trauma cases. All certifications and licenses must be active. Work history going back at least 3 years. Skills checklist within the past calendar year. 1 supervisory reference. Copy of American Heart Association ACLS. Copy of American Heart Association BLS. Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

The Operating Room Nurse is responsible for providing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various surgical cases and will adhere to specific compliance requirements. Required Experience At least 3 years of Operating Room experience Experience in cardiac, angio, neuro, vascular, and trauma cases All certifications and licenses must be active Certifications and Licensure Copy of American Heart Association ACLS Copy of American Heart Association BLS Why ARMStaffing? At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer: Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why: SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms - 2019 SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. - 2023 Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley - 2022, 2023 Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting! Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

NTG is committed to matching you to the right position and we pride ourselves on our commitment to our travelers. This includes offering exceptional pay packages along with these great benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Required Licensure, certifications, and CEU reimbursements Competitive 401K plan Great referral program Contact NTG for more information on this opportunity, compensation options, additional locations, and more!

GetMed Staffing is searching for a strong RN Director to assist our traveler-friendly client. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required. Traveling with GetMed Staffing offers the unique opportunity to gain diverse experiences, both personally and professionally. Gain experience that matters.

Functions as a Lead of the healthcare team to help ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a safe, healing environment that is patient and family centered. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice. Has an appropriate clinical skill to be an expert resource. Is available and supportive to employees and understands priorities/needs of the department. Is a staff role model for professional nursing practice. May recommend to management efficient resource allocation by assuring appropriate patient assignments and staffing. Demonstrates performance consistent with the strategic plan of the organization and the HPMC nursing mission and values. Representative Duties: The Charge Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors: Leadership: Makes appropriate staff assignments based upon patient acuity, staff competencies, and abilities. Understands needs and sets priorities for their shift. Provides professional leadership and direction of department personnel in order to maintain efficient delivery of effective patient care. Makes appropriate and consistent evaluation of priorities throughout the shift and makes adjustments as necessary to maintain satisfactory operations. Is an excellent staff role model for professional nursing practice (e.g. RN/MD Collaborating for Outcomes, Speak up Culture, Quality, Service, and Safety). Supports and enhances the leadership skills of the staff RNs, MT's and CNAs (and other ancillary staff as appropriate). Interprets hospital policies to employees, patients, families and physicians. Champions new ideas; actively collaborates with others through the change process Acts as a resource and mentor to new employees/transfers, registry, travelers, students, and other team members in department specific operations and patient care activities. Collaborates with or refers to manager/clinical coordinator/educator any outstanding issues or concerns on the unit. Demonstrates ability to identify, resolve, and prioritize problems during their shift. Supports compliance with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Participates in activities related to patient flow, including admission and discharge processes. Facilitates inter-professional/interdisciplinary communication and collaboration. Nursing Process: Serves as a resource for clinical concerns. Possesses experience and skills to be a resource for providers, RNs, MT's, USs/CNAs, (and other ancillary staff as appropriate). Actively involved in assigning, coaching, and educating staff as needed. Documentation: Participates in audits and ensures that documentation reflects thorough assessments, incorporates physical and psychosocial findings, diagnostic tests, learning needs, barriers, multidisciplinary education plans and age appropriate care. Clinical Outcomes: Participates in various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, new projects, quality efforts, and educational programs. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' specific conditions commonly seen in the department and care required. Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, and support staff to improve care delivery as necessary. Champions and motivates other staff in quality improvement in patient care, workflow, and improvement in clinical initiatives and working conditions of the department Participates in various aspects of department operations, staff competencies, department committees, new projects, quality efforts, and educational programs. Demonstrates knowledge of patients' specific conditions commonly seen in the department and care required. Interfaces with leadership, peers, physicians, other healthcare providers, and support staff to improve care delivery as necessary. Champions and motivates other staff in quality improvement in patient care, workflow, and improvement in clinical initiatives and working conditions of the department. Work Place Safety: Adjusts staffing needs of the department to assure quality patient care, including determining if additional staff is needed Actively models Work Place Safety principles and practices. Patient Care Experience/Customer Service: Acts as a role model for staff regarding providing a patient care experience that exceeds patients' expectations. Ensures timely and appropriate management of patients. Supports the smooth transition for patients across the care continuum. Participates in daily leadership rounds, documents rounding activities on unit rounding logs (as appropriate.). (in home unit) Assures hourly rounds are conducted by staff. Where appropriate, assures hourly rounds are documented according to unit/facility policy or guidelines. Team Commitment: Ensures a supportive collaborative environment through communication. Lead/facilitate daily/shift multidisciplinary huddles. Confronts difficult or conflict situations constructively and seeks appropriate assistance. Fiscal Responsibility: Provides recommendations to management for resource allocation (assignments, scheduling, staffing, equipment/supplies management). Collaborates and assists with leadership, physicians, and peers in staffing, workflow and throughput to promote quality patient care, patient and staff safety, efficiency, productivity and working conditions of providers and staff. Professional Development: Attends Charge Nurse Educational programs. Takes responsibility for professional growth and development. Minimum Education: Graduate of a Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) approved nursing program or equivalent curriculum that meets the requirements of a BRN approved nursing program. Preferred Education: BSN preferred. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications: Two years of RN experience in an acute care environment, one of which included charge and or preceptor responsibility. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation: BLS (AHA) ACLS(AHA) PALS (AHA) EKG (AHA) NIHSS (AHA) Specialty certification from a nationally recognized organization relevant to area of practice required or obtained within 1 year of hire or promotion to Charge Nurse. Other training to be eligible as a Level III RN must be met at time of hire or within 1 year of hire. Other certifications: must possess the same required certifications as the RNs in the department of hire. Los Angeles County Fire Card (or obtain within 30 days of hire). Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment Shift: Nights Shift Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15am Weekly Hours: 36 Type/Status: Full-Time FTE: Example .9

Genie Healthcare is looking for a RN to work in Labor & Delivery (L&D) for a 13 weeks travel assignment located in Los Angeles, CA for the Shift (3x12 nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3). Pay and benefits packages are estimated based on client bill rate at time the job was posted. These rates are subject to change. Exact pay and benefits vary based on several things, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, client changes in bill rate, experience, etc. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company matching (50% up to 6% of what you contribute)

A labor and delivery nurse works with mothers during the final stages of pregnancy helping with birthing, monitoring the mother's vital signs, and becoming astute in signs and symptoms of possible complications. They are involved in patient education and addressing the psychosocial needs of mothers after delivery.

Genie Healthcare is looking for a RN to work in Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) for a 13 weeks travel assignment located in Los Angeles, CA for the Shift (5x8 Days - Please verify shift details with recruiter, 07:00:00-15:00:00, 8.00-5). Pay and benefits packages are estimated based on client bill rate at time the job was posted. These rates are subject to change. Exact pay and benefits vary based on several things, including, but not limited to, guaranteed hours, client changes in bill rate, experience, etc. Benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with company matching (50% up to 6% of what you contribute)

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program. Minimum Experience/Skills: Minimum one-year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Current California RN license BLS from AHA ACLS from AHA NIHSS EKG Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire Fire Card required within 30 of hire Shift: Nights Hours: 6:45pm-7:15am Shift Hours: 12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924. Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries. Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents The best women's hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood. You have an exciting opportunity to be part of building our healthy future! This RN position offers the opportunity to join our team of caring professionals and become part of building our healthy future. Position Summary: Reporting to Director of Maternal Child Health Services, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. Minimum Education: Graduate of a RN Training Program Preferred Education: N/A Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications: Minimum one year recent experience in Labor and Delivery Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications: N/A Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation: 1 year or more of experience RN: Current California RN License American Heart Association BLS Card American Heart Association ACLS Card American Heart Association NRP Certification Advanced FHM Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment) Shift: Days Hours: 6:45am - 7:15pm Shift Hours: 12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

Reporting to Director of Maternal Child Health Services, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications: Minimum one year recent experience in Labor and Delivery Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation: 1 year or more of experience RN: Current California RN License American Heart Association BLS Card American Heart Association ACLS Card American Heart Association NRP Certification Advanced FHM Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment) Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment Shift: Days or Nights Shift Hours: 12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

The Float Pool RN I (FPRN I) is a flexible and experienced professional RN who is competent to work within the following specialty groups as indicated. The FPRNI is a proficient clinical nurse who utilizes the nursing process to provide safe and therapeutic patient care. A FPRN I functions as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team, carries out established policies, procedures and standards to meet the needs of high acuity patients. A FPRN I advocates for the advancement of the mission, vision and values of the organization, i.e. promotes patient throughput, the optimal patient experience and integrates evidenced based nursing into clinical practice. As a Float Pool Registered Nurse I (FPRN I) in the Float Pool, you will be oriented to multiple inpatient departments. Our nursing float pool supplements staffing throughout the hospital based on need. Nurses who work in the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center float pool can float between multiple areas. Medical Surgical Telemetry DOU Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program. Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications Minimum two-years recent experience in an acute care setting preferred. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation Current California RN license American Heart Association BLS card American Heart Association ACLS card Basic EKG NIHSS (Stroke) Los Angeles County Fire Card (within 30 days of hire) Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment). Chemotherapy Certificate to be obtained within 90 days of employment Shift: Day Hours: 12 Shift Hours: 6:45am - 7:15pm Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Non-Exempt FTE: 0.9

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.) Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program. Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.) N/A Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) Minimum of six months experience within the past 2 years working in a general acute care facility or has equivalent competency appropriate to the type of sub-acute patient for which the facility provides care. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to work in a union environment. Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.) Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse (CRRN) preferred Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.) Current California RN license American Heart Association BLS card Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire) Los Angeles County Fire Card (within 30 days of hire) Shift: Nights Hours: 12 Shift Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15am Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924. Join our Global Network and be a CHA Global Ambassador CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy. CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio/pharmaceutical/healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries. Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents The best women's hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year. Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood. Position Summary: Reporting to the Manager of OR/PACU/GI/ASC, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. Maintains current competencies and skill levels required for work/specialty area. Participates in quality and performance improvement programs. Orients, and trains assigned personnel and students. Provides direction to other members of the patient care team to coordinate all aspects of a nursing unit/department for assigned shift. Assesses effectiveness of direction given and problem solves issues regarding patient care. Knowledgeably administers IV's and medications per protocol/policy, observing and documenting patient's response. Verifies patient's identity/ID band before treatments and procedures. Writes initial nursing history, assesses patient's conditions and develops and updates individual plans of care for patients assigned to the unit/department. Conducts patient care conferences. Monitors physiologic, cognitive status of patients and timely reports changes to physicians and/or other appropriate personnel, includes follow-up on lab/test results. "Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( x ) Adult ( x ) Geriatric ( x )" Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, timely consults with other care providers as warranted and adjusts nursing care interventions appropriately to ensure optimal patient care. Prepares patient/families for scheduled procedures and tests. Develops, implements and evaluates individualized education and teaching plans, discharge plans and protocols for patient family, and/or significant other in accordance with patient needs and department standards. Demonstrates effective team leader/charge nurse skills including hourly patient rounds. Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately, documenting observations/interventions completely. Documents in a clear, complete, legible, organized and timely manner, demonstrating skill in the nursing, process and critical thinking. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc. Identifies and communicates problems regarding ethical issues that may surface between professionals and patients. Demonstrates respect for patient rights. Answers telephone and patient call lights in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title. Performs efficiently in crisis and emergency situations, following established protocols, remaining calls, informing appropriate persons and documenting events. Demonstrates flexibility with changing patient assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environment. Completes work on time. Supports and adheres to established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, safety and infection control standards, including compliance with punctuality, overtime, floating, staffing/scheduling, body mechanics, TB screening, JC update, attendance, English language, ID badge, and dress code standards. Incorporates Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's mission of “quality care with compassion and respect” into daily performance of job functions. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate. Cooperates with other personnel in a positive manner to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintains good employee relations. Cooperates and collaborates with physicians assisting with patient examinations and procedures. Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately. Adapts approaches based on recognized cultural and religious diversity. Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper function of equipment including quality control monitoring as needed. Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources. Qualifications: Minimum one (1) year recent experience in a critical care setting preferred One (1) year recent experience in an operating room setting preferred Assault Response Competency (ARC) (within 30 days of employment). Shift: Varied Shift Hours:12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type/Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time FTE: .09

Hospital in LA is in need of some highly skilled L&D RN's. (4 needs) This 434 Bed Hospital's has a fairly large OB unit with 7 L&D RN's along with Tech's to help out. This busy unit requires a minimum of 2 years work experience. Shifts are 12 Hour days for 36 hours per week. Call a Recruiter for more details!

Job Description Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Director, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program. Minimum Experience/Skills: Minimum one-year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Licenses/Certificates/Credentials: Current California RN license BLS from AHA ACLS from AHA NIHSS EKG Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire Fire Card required within 30 of hire Shift: Days Hours: 6:45am-7:15pm Shift Hours: 12 Weekly Hours: 36 Type: Full-Time FTE: 0.9

Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please note that pay rate may differ for locally based candidates. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. We look forward to speaking with you!

LA area hospital is in need of a good OR RN for help in General, Ortho (including totals) and some Neuro if able. The ideal candidate will be able to start ASAP for 10 hour days with the on call requirement of 1 weekend per month and 1 day mid week. Call a Recruiter for more details!

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los Angeles. Kern Medical offers a range of primary, specialty, and multi-specialty services including high-risk pregnancy care, inpatient psychiatric services integrated with county mental health programs, and a growing network of outpatient clinics providing personalized patient-centered wellness care. Kern Medical cares for 15,500 inpatients and 125,000 clinic patients a year. Career Opportunities within Kern Medical include many benefits such as: New Hire Bonus: $6,000.00 New Hire Premium: +6% of base rate of pay, matched up to 6% if contributed to Deferred Compensation Plan. Shift Differential Pay: P.M. shift (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) = 10% of base pay. A Comprehensive Benefits Package: includes Holidays, Paid Time Off, Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. Position: Registered Nurse - NICU - Full Time - Shift Compensation The estimated pay for this position is $42.6582 to $67.2165 . The rates shown include a 6% premium pay (base= $-$ plus 6%). This reflects only a portion of the total compensation package for this position. Additional compensation may be available for this role through differentials, incentives, and bonuses. In addition, this position may be eligible for participation and company contributions into the Kern County Employees' Retirement Plan. Distinguishing Characteristics: This classification ranges from novice nurse with limited knowledge and skills to expert nurse with advanced knowledge and skills, and the ability to perform work with minimum supervision. It is designed to accommodate the expanding experience of the Registered Nurse (RN) resulting in the ability to orient nurses with limited experience and re-entry nurses to current clinical practice. The HSN is expected to be committed to enhancing the profession of nursing, actively seek to improve their professional practice, contribute to the professional development of others, demonstrate caring-healing practices and promote the vision and goals of the organization and Department of Nursing. All nursing clinical practice will be evaluated and governed through the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and/or their RN designee. Essential Functions: Creates and sustains an environment that supports compassionate caring through authentic presence with the patient and family, building trusting relationships, creates connections that embrace mind, body, spirit modalities to mobilize the patient's strengths and abilities toward healing. Collects and documents data for assigned patients according to prescribed methods. Interprets assessment data to determine whether patient has physiological and/or psychosocial risk factors, records and reports variances from normal parameters. Collaborates with the patient, family and members of the healthcare team to develop individualized plan of care based on existing and potential patient problems, observable patient responses. Implements nursing and physician orders safely Uses education, experience and interpretation of assessment data to prioritize appropriate nursing actions; Establishes nursing diagnoses, uses appropriate resources to formulate a written plan of care; evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises patient care plans, as necessary. Anticipates and effectively manages rapidly changing situations by rapid grasp of changes in patient status and problem situations. Prioritizing and responds quickly and appropriately to identify the need for and activation of emergency protocols and assistance. Performs and documents the nursing process consistent with scientific principle and hospital policy as required by patient assignment using critical thinking and nursing judgment. Implements the medical and nursing care plans and coordinates patient care activities with nurses, physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Partners with the patient/family to assess learning needs, priorities and level of understanding and co-develops plan. Designs teaching methods and plans accordingly; follows through on teaching plans developed to instruct patients and their family members regarding; testing, procedures and disease process; knowledge and skills essential to coping with illness, and promotion of optimum health. Coordinates and participates in patient care rounds and conferences. Understands team dynamics and collaborates effectively within the care team. Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills. Assists with training staff members and orienting new staff; works collaboratively with clinicians to manage patient care. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and evidence-based practices, measuring outcomes against patient care goals and hospital or regulatory standards. Provides safe care to patients and protects employees by adhering to approved infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures and controlled substance regulations. Participates in staff meetings, professional governance councils (unit or organizational level), evaluation and standards development for nursing practice, nursing recognition and well-being activities. Completes all competencies, mandatory classes and educational coursework as required by the Department of Nursing. Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning. Adheres to hospital-approved policies and procedures. Adheres to RN scope of practice, as defined by BRN licensure. Is knowledgeable of and is compliant with ANA Code of Ethics, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, and KMC Professional Practice Model Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Other Functions: Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Trains staff members, orients new staff and serves as a mentor to staff as an experienced clinician and manager of care. Employment Standards: Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with a Bachelor or Associate's degree preferred, and a valid and unrestricted license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse; Or Possession of an active temporary license issued by the State of California to practice as a Registered Nurse. Employees must maintain all health requirements designated by Kern Medical Center. Possess and maintain a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Depending on assignment, incumbents may be required to possess and maintain specific certificates of competency or complete designated education as a condition of employment. Knowledge of: Theory, techniques and practices of nursing; medical terminology, instruments and equipment; the uses and effects of medicines and narcotics. Skill in: Following oral and written instruction and maintain concise and complete records. Demonstrate the practical and theoretical knowledge of nursing care specific to the assigned work area/specialty; meet the content and performance criteria specific to each defined specialty, including the nursing process, leadership/professional development, and unit operation; demonstration of standard techniques of record maintenance and report writing; using computers and related software applications; keyboarding and using standard office equipment; follow oral and written instruction; communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; prepare and maintain concise and comprehensive required records and reports; establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff, other hospital employees, patients and their families; dependent upon area of practice or department assignments, demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of populations served by Kern Medical facilities. Supplemental: A background check may be required for this classification. All Kern Medical employees are designated “Disaster Service Workers”. In the event of a disaster or civil disorder, all Kern Medical employees are to remain at work or to report to work in a safe and practicable manner. If position responsibilities require driving a personal vehicle, then possession of a current valid California Driver's License and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required. If position responsibilities require driving a vehicle owned, leased or rented by Kern Medical, then possession of a current valid California Driver's license, a signed authorization for Release of Drivers Record Information and adherence to the Kern County Hospital Authority Vehicle Use and Driving Standard Policy (ENG-EC-119) is required.