Registered Nurse jobs at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center - 52 jobs
REGISTERED NURSE
Pomona Valley Hospital 4.6
Registered nurse job at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Position#Summary:The RegisteredNurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registerednurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. #May perform other duties as assigned. Job Specifications: [Required]#Current and valid license as a RegisteredNurse issued by the State of California. Education necessary to meet licensure requirements. BLS. Two years# experience, knowledge of theory, technique and practice of professional nursing. Member of a Clinical Specialty Nursing Organization.# ACLS, BLS, PALS EDAP (After hire) [Preferred Qualifications]#BSN with Three (3) years clinical experience or a minimum of (6) year#s clinical experience. # Salary range: $54.70 - $80.87# hourly. Salary will be commensurate with experience.# As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.
Position Summary:The RegisteredNurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The registerednurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. May perform other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications: [Required] Current and valid license as a RegisteredNurse issued by the State of California. Education necessary to meet licensure requirements. BLS. Two years' experience, knowledge of theory, technique and practice of professional nursing. Member of a Clinical Specialty Nursing Organization.
ACLS, BLS, PALS
EDAP (After hire)
[Preferred Qualifications] BSN with Three (3) years clinical experience or a minimum of (6) year's clinical experience.
Salary range: $54.70 - $80.87 hourly. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
As part of our ongoing effort to remain an employer of choice, eligible employees who work qualifying weekend shifts receive a competitive weekend rate.
$54.7-80.9 hourly 5d ago
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OR Service Line Coordinator RN - Neuro/Ortho Spine FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
CNOR required
Compensation Range:
$58.58 - $88.09 / Hour
$58.6-88.1 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN NICU FT Nights
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
NRP certification within 3 months of hire
Compensation Range:
$50.93 - $80.45 / Hour
$50.9-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Preop RN III Part Time Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Ensures 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, ED, Pre Op, Procedural Areas
License / Certification Requirements
PALS Certification.
ACLS Certification
RegisteredNurse License
Compensation Range
$54.72 - $80.45 / Hour
$54.7-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 8d ago
RN NICU FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
1
NICU
Additional Information
N/A
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
NRP certification within 3 months of hire
Compensation Range:$50.93 - $80.45 / Hour
$50.9-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN Intake Coordinator II - FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
Description Responsible for the intake of new and complex referrals to home health and hospice and coordinating services for referred patients
Core Competencies
Accepts referrals from hospitals, physician offices, SNFs and other community referral sources, obtains required orders for services and coordinates infusion products and DME/HME delivery
Pre-screens clients referred by physicians for hospice needs, eligibility, and homebound status, if appropriate
Evaluates patients referred to the Organization; identifies insurance coverage, negotiates payment or per diem rates; plans and coordinates referrals for hospice services.
Collaborates with the case manager to expedite discharges and screen admission requests..
Triages the needs of referred patients to assist scheduling for same day or within 48 hours of referral
Elevates issues as appropriate to the Director, Revenue Cycle.
Responds to voicemail and emails within 24 hours of receipt. Forwards patient complaints to the Lead Patient Account Representative or Director, Revenue Cycle, when appropriate.
Stays informed of updated insurance requirements and reimbursement practices
Maintains an advanced knowledge of insurance payor contracting as well as authorization requirements by payor.
Maintains knowledge of the methods of payment, pricing and insurance billing.
Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of managed care contractual relationships and ensures that patients are admitted and services are delivered in accordance with contract provisions.
Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with hospital personnel, physicians, suppliers and insurance case managers.
Arranges for alternate hospice providers utilizing Letter of Agreement for capitated patients out of the service area.
Sets realistic expectations with patients/families regarding hospice service
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
3
Healthcare managed care, home health agency or case management
Compensation Range
$46.88 - $77.97 / Hour
$46.9-78 hourly Auto-Apply 48d ago
NICU RN FT Nights
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
NRP certification
National Certification in area of clinical specialty
Compensation Range:$48.48 - $75.47 / Hour
$48.5-75.5 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN - Palliative Care
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
Description The RN Care Manager delivers compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and caregivers facing serious illness. This role requires knowledge of primary and specialty palliative care, with a focus on understanding the complex and unique needs of patients and caregivers while navigating a serious diagnosis or disease progression.The RN is responsible for assessing, implementing, and evaluating care plans and works closely with the patient, caregiver, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure that the plan of care aligns with the patient's healthcare goals.The RN also performs clinical assessments, medical interventions, and education within the scope of the nursing practice and with oversight from the supervising provider.The RN also assists in symptom management, advance care planning, decision-making, and end-of-life care. Reporting Relationships:Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Screens and assigns new palliative care referrals to the appropriate palliative care site, concurrently coordinating appointment scheduling and care with the patient/caregiver and the referral source.
Conducts in-person visits to the patient's residential site which may be at home, residential facilities (assisted living facilities, independent living communities, board and care), and skilled nursing facilities.
Collects relevant data on the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care needs of the patient and the caregiver to determine impact on quality of life
Completes thorough medication reconciliation and communicates changes to the provider
Effectively triages phone calls and clinical inquiries from patients, families, and caregivers, offers nursing advice and interventions within the scope of license, and report any updates, changes in condition, and follow-up
Provides direct patient care in various healthcare settings that may include acute care, skilled nursing facilities, homes, residential facilities etc
Identify & triage urgent and emergent patient issues and appropriately report acute changes in condition to the appropriate interdisciplinary care team member or provider
Collaborates consistently and effectively with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to develop a plan of care consistent with patient's healthcare goals
Manages pain and other symptoms and demonstrates knowledge of pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies, pain management principles, and medication side effects
Identifies caregiver stress and burden, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on how to best meet needs
Documents all aspects of the nursing and communication processes in a timely manner
Carries out provider orders, assisting with prior authorization, communicating with pharmacies, vendor companies, and outside community agencies
Performs timely follow-up on patient-related, time-sensitive tasks such as prescription refills, DME orders, imaging, laboratory tests and other reports pertinent to current needs
Perform timely post ED or hospitalization check-ins and report any changes in care
Provides complete and timely handoff report to interdisciplinary team and other department to ensure effective continuity or care
Familiar with home health and hospice eligibility criteria and collaborate closely with other departments such as home health, hospice, inpatient/outpatient case management, community providers (MD/DO/NP/PA), rehabilitation and others.
Attends and contributes to weekly interdisciplinary rounds
Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required:
A valid California RN license
Valid California Driver's License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
2 years of experience as an RN working with adult and geriatric patients and caregivers in a health care setting, preferably in the hospital, home health. or hospice setting
Hospice and Palliative Care Certification or obtain within 2 years of hire date.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization and planning skills
Flexible in a rapidly growing program, self-motivated, and willing to learn
Pay Range: $48.63/hr. (min.) to $71.86/hr. (max)
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$48.6-71.9 hourly Auto-Apply 21d ago
Staff RN - Home Health FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Demonstrates Home Health specific competencies.
Performs OASIS/Comprehensive assessment and completes documentation in a timely manner.
Adheres to the guidelines regarding time points of specific questions, WOCN and outpatient infusion guidance.
Oversees coordination, communication and facilitation of the patient plan of care in a timely manner, while involving the physicians, staff and other healthcare team members.
Submits weekly case management schedule to manager and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team, oversight of LVNs and CHHAs, and report any changes to manager immediately.
Supervises and documents the home health aide plan of care every 2 weeks.
Attends weekly case conference and staff meetings.
Adheres to the telecommuting policy and obtains approval prior to using
Rotates on-call duties, responds within 20 minutes of receiving call, submits a call log next morning to the on call manager or team lead.” Would you put this back in halogen, so I can complete my RN job descriptions
Adheres to annual I will statements.
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
1
Clinical experience in healthcare
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BLS certification
Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
Compensation Range:
$54.17 - 80.45/hr
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$54.2-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 8d ago
Staff RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Procedural Lab - FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between and among nurses, physicians, and other members of the health team to meet the specific care needs of patients.
Electrolyte Monitoring, Acid-Base Monitoring and Fluid Monitoring. Collects and analyses the patient data to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. Intervenes appropriately to correct imbalances. ((KNOWLEDGE/SERVICE)
Respiratory Monitoring and Airway Management: Collection and analysis of patient data to ensure airway patency and adequate gas exchange (SERVICE/EXCELLENCE/KNOWLEDGE)
Interprets ABGs and intervenes based on results and physicians orders.
Maintenance of ventilated patient during procedure (KNOWLEDGE).
Assists with intubation.
Understands pathophysiology related to a patient with imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function (KNOWLEDGE/EXCELLENCE).
Understands pathophysiology related to patients experiencing arrhythmias, both atrial and v ventricular (KNOWLEDGE).
Cardiac Care: Assesses and intervenes based on patients signs and symptoms, correlated diagnostic test results.
Administers medications safely and understands indications and expected outcomes.
Understands indications for procedural interventions and how these alter patient pathophysiology, thus changing patient plan or care.
Interprets diagnostic information obtained during procedures and communicates/assesses/intervenes appropriately, ie: Information from hemodynamic parameters, pressure wires, EKG interpretation.
Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications.
Monitor patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognize possible complications.
Manages coagulation of patient accurately, pre, intra and post procedure.
Assist with the insertion of the IABP (EXCELLENCE).
Monitors patient and maintain IABP and titrate drips as needed.
Exhibits knowledge of indication, application and use of pacemakers, external, transcutaneous and permanent when applicable (KNOWLEDGE).
Can set up equipment for procedures performed in Cath Lab quickly and accurately (KNOWLEDGE).
Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment, ie hemodynamic monitoring equipment, EKG equipment, pacers, etc.
Acts to re-establish and maintain hemodynamic stability in patients experiencing hypovolemic, septic or cardiogenic shock.
Admits patients pre procedure and appropriately assesses and prepares them for procedure (SERVICE/KNOWLEDGE).
Recovers patients post procedure according to policy and procedure.
Removes arterial line post procedure per order. (* per standardized procedure. See competency) (Service/Knowledge/Excellence)
Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
1
Critical Care
5
nursing experience with at least one year of critical care.
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
ACLS Certification
Compensation Range:
$54.47 - $80.45 / hour
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$54.5-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Staff RN - Cardiac Rehab - PT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Confirms order for cardiac teaching; provides appropriate cardiac teaching and materials and assists with ambulating as needed.
Completes appropriate documentation of cardiac rehabilitation orientation of each patient and appropriately documents each session.
Documents patient information in appropriate clinical format in Cardiac Rehab and completes in a timely manner, ie Medicare reports, patient charts.
Interprets cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate intervention.
Maintain certification in: Basic Cardiac Life Support , Advanced Cardiac Life Support and mandatory education to include fire/electrical safety, infection control, etc.
Patient/Family Involvement - Provides cardiac education to support the patient and family understanding of CAD and recovery in order to reduce risk factors.
Provides all services of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to adult patients.
Works with MD to provide for Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, Dietary and/or Respiratory Therapy when needed.
Leads, monitors, and supervises a wide range of individual and group and therapeutic exercise sessions appropriate to patients who represent the full range of risk strata.
Patient Care: Phase II - Conducts initial interviews and organizes and monitors exercise therapy.
Provides education and materials, including but not limited to, nutrition, exercise, stress, blood pressure, and other areas of self care.
Participates in Emergency Management/Disaster planning safety exercises to ensure appropriate care and treatment is provided for our pediatric population during a disaster.
Refers patient's for diabetics educator, dietitian, respiratory therapist, and other support groups as needed
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
Additional Information
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
2
Recent two years ICU, PCU, or ED experience.
Additional Information
N/A
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Compensation Range:
$54.72 - $80.45/hr
$54.7-80.5 hourly Auto-Apply 2d ago
RN - L&D
Torrance 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
RegisteredNurse - Labor and Delivery Location
Available in California
Assignment Duration
.
Schedule
Nights, 3x12-Hour shifts (19:00 - 07:00). Flexibility to work weekends is mandatory.
Job Description
We are seeking a strong caregiver for the Labor and Delivery unit who possesses precepting skills and is capable of supporting the PM shift. This position requires staff to float between units, particularly to mother-baby care, as necessary.
Responsibilities
Circulate and recover cesarean sections.
Provide care to both low and high-risk labor patients.
Follow AWHONN standards for patient ratios during labor.
Manage care in both antepartum and postpartum settings.
Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure
Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience in Labor and Delivery.
Current certifications: ACLS, AWHONN Advanced (or C-EFM in lieu), BCLS, NRP.
Active RegisteredNurse licensure in California required.
Preferred experience in telemetry interpretation, newborn care, and the ability to precept fellow staff members.
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!
$48k-130k yearly est. 7d ago
RN - Labor and Delivery
Torrance 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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!
$48k-130k yearly est. 6d ago
OR Service Line Coordinator RN - Vascular, Burns, Plastics FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
CNOR required
Compensation Range:
$61.43 - $102.48/ Hour
$48k-130k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN New Grad - 7 E Progressive Care Unit FT Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care.
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.
Minimizes the potential for injury to the patient related to a surgical procedure.
Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required.
Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.
Identifies normal physiologic changes after childbirth.
Identifies post partum complications based on assessment.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of the post partum patient.
Initiates comprehensive interventions to prevent further complications.
Designs individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs.
Collaborates with other healthcare teams based on the patient's needs.
Assists patients of fetal demise with the grieving process by listening, crying, using touch, acknowledging the loss and encouraging patients and families to be patient with themselves.
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
BSN/MSN Degree or Associate degree in Nursing - Bachelors or Masters program with completion within 3 years
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range
$42.43- $54.18 / Hour
$42.4-54.2 hourly Auto-Apply 7d ago
RN New Grad - 7 E Progressive Care Unit FT Nights
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care.
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.
Minimizes the potential for injury to the patient related to a surgical procedure.
Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required.
Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.
Identifies normal physiologic changes after childbirth.
Identifies post partum complications based on assessment.
Differentiates between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of the post partum patient.
Initiates comprehensive interventions to prevent further complications.
Designs individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs.
Collaborates with other healthcare teams based on the patient's needs.
Assists patients of fetal demise with the grieving process by listening, crying, using touch, acknowledging the loss and encouraging patients and families to be patient with themselves.
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
BSN/MSN Degree or Associate degree in Nursing - Bachelors or Masters program with completion within 3 years
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range
$42.43- $54.18 / Hour
$42.4-54.2 hourly Auto-Apply 7d ago
RN New Grad Mother Baby FT Nights
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Plans patient care in collaboration with the assigned Mother/Baby Nurse: Identifies breastfeeding problems, both real and potential Formulates desired outcomes in measurable terms that are specific and consistently communicated with other health care team members Communicates breastfeeding assessment and plan of care with bedside nurse to promote continuity Develops breastfeeding teaching plans for mothers/families.
Maintains competency in breastfeeding and Post Partum Depression Modules
Provides expertise in development of policies and procedures related to care of breastfeeding mothers and infants: Assists mothers with proper positioning for breastfeeding.
Provides support and teaching for breastfeeding mothers.
Appropriately documents breastfeeding assessments and interventions in the medical record.
Develops and maintains an inpatient environment supportive of breastfeeding.
Limits the amount of blood loss from the postpartum uterus.
Controls bleeding with medications as ordered and monitors its effects.
Prepares and supports a patient delivering a baby via cesarean section.
Identifies and manages a high-risk pregnancy to promote healthy outcomes for mother and baby
Provides appropriate family centered care for Infant Care, Preschooler care, school age care and adolescent care
Provides comprehensive care of the mother/infant dyad
Manages the environment to promote infant security/safety including monitoring of the environment and parental education
Assess mothers learning needs and provides newborn and post partum teaching utilizing the patient teaching folder. Documents ongoing patient teaching.
Assists in transporting patients to appropriate departments post operatively and post procedure.
Administers emergency measures to support newborn adaptation to extra uterine life.
Demonstrates ability to identify safety issues for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Issues include utilizing appropriate crib, youth bed, bed and side rails when necessary. Appropriate selection of diversional activity (toy, TN, video games) is implemented utilizing developmental assessments.
Manages neonate during the transition to extra uterine life and subsequent period of stabilization.
Identifies an individual or family likely to experience difficulties in parenting and prioritization of strategies to prevent parenting problems.
Assists in the care of neonatal patients, and in the care of pediatric patients requiring CMV, per Departmental policies.
Provides immunization for the prevention of communicable diseases
Provides vaccine to targeted population and monitor immunization status of patients.
Discusses immunization history with parents and provides resources.
Administers immunizations and injections as directed by a physician.
Gives immunizations as required per protocol.
Provides developmentally appropriate family-centered care to the child under 1 year of age.
Provides parenting information, support and coordination of comprehensive services to high-risk families
Prepares another to perform the role of a parent
Assists parents to understand, and promote the physical, psychological and social growth and development of their children.
Educates parent on infant care, bathing, safe sleeping, feeding
Keeps harmful objects put away, instructs parent on safety, car seat laws etc.
Helps decrease patient and parent anxiety.
Assists family members in providing normal life experiences for their families
Provides the necessary information, advocacy and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than the healthcare professional
Manipulates the patients surroundings to facilitate the development of the parent-infant relationship
Facilitates the growth of individuals or families who are adding an infant to the family unit
Promotes family values, interests and goals.
Assists with the resolution of a significant loss
Constructs and uses a timed sequence of patient care activities to enhance desired patient outcomes in a cost effective manner.
Prepares bottle and administers fluids to an infant via a bottle
Rewarms and conducts surveillance on a patient whose core body temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius.
Education
Degree
Program
ADN, BSN or MSN
Nursing
Additional Information
BSN/MSN Degree or Associate degree in Nursing - Bachelors or Masters program with completion within 3 years.
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
ACLS within six months of hire
NRP certification within six months of hire
Compensation Range:
$42.43 - $54.18 / Hour
$42.4-54.2 hourly Auto-Apply 4d ago
Staff RN - Cardiac Rehab - Per Diem
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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.
Department Specific Competencies
Confirms order for cardiac teaching; provides appropriate cardiac teaching and materials and assists with ambulating as needed.
Completes appropriate documentation of cardiac rehabilitation orientation of each patient and appropriately documents each session.
Documents patient information in appropriate clinical format in Cardiac Rehab and completes in a timely manner, ie Medicare reports, patient charts.
Interprets cardiac rhythms and provide appropriate intervention.
Maintain certification in: Basic Cardiac Life Support , Advanced Cardiac Life Support and mandatory education to include fire/electrical safety, infection control, etc.
Patient/Family Involvement - Provides cardiac education to support the patient and family understanding of CAD and recovery in order to reduce risk factors.
Provides all services of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program to adult patients.
Works with MD to provide for Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, Dietary and/or Respiratory Therapy when needed.
Leads, monitors, and supervises a wide range of individual and group and therapeutic exercise sessions appropriate to patients who represent the full range of risk strata.
Patient Care: Phase II - Conducts initial interviews and organizes and monitors exercise therapy.
Provides education and materials, including but not limited to, nutrition, exercise, stress, blood pressure, and other areas of self care.
Participates in Emergency Management/Disaster planning safety exercises to ensure appropriate care and treatment is provided for our pediatric population during a disaster.
Refers patient's for diabetics educator, dietitian, respiratory therapist, and other support groups as needed
Education
Degree
College Diploma
Experience
Number of Years Experience
2
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
BCLS or ACLS Certification
ACLS Certification
Compensation Range:
$68.55/hr
$68.6 hourly Auto-Apply 16d ago
Staff RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Procedural Lab - Per Diem Days
Torrance Memorial Medical Center 4.8
Torrance, CA jobs
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
Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between and among nurses, physicians, and other members of the health team to meet the specific care needs of patients.
Electrolyte Monitoring, Acid-Base Monitoring and Fluid Monitoring. Collects and analyses the patient data to regulate fluid and electrolyte balance. Intervenes appropriately to correct imbalances. ((KNOWLEDGE/SERVICE)
Respiratory Monitoring and Airway Management: Collection and analysis of patient data to ensure airway patency and adequate gas exchange (SERVICE/EXCELLENCE/KNOWLEDGE)
Interprets ABGs and intervenes based on results and physicians orders.
Maintenance of ventilated patient during procedure (KNOWLEDGE).
Assists with intubation.
Understands pathophysiology related to a patient with imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function (KNOWLEDGE/EXCELLENCE).
Understands pathophysiology related to patients experiencing arrhythmias, both atrial and v ventricular (KNOWLEDGE).
Cardiac Care: Assesses and intervenes based on patients signs and symptoms, correlated diagnostic test results.
Administers medications safely and understands indications and expected outcomes.
Understands indications for procedural interventions and how these alter patient pathophysiology, thus changing patient plan or care.
Interprets diagnostic information obtained during procedures and communicates/assesses/intervenes appropriately, ie: Information from hemodynamic parameters, pressure wires, EKG interpretation.
Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications.
Monitor patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognize possible complications.
Manages coagulation of patient accurately, pre, intra and post procedure.
Assist with the insertion of the IABP (EXCELLENCE).
Monitors patient and maintain IABP and titrate drips as needed.
Exhibits knowledge of indication, application and use of pacemakers, external, transcutaneous and permanent when applicable (KNOWLEDGE).
Can set up equipment for procedures performed in Cath Lab quickly and accurately (KNOWLEDGE).
Troubleshoots diagnostic equipment, ie hemodynamic monitoring equipment, EKG equipment, pacers, etc.
Acts to re-establish and maintain hemodynamic stability in patients experiencing hypovolemic, septic or cardiogenic shock.
Admits patients pre procedure and appropriately assesses and prepares them for procedure (SERVICE/KNOWLEDGE).
Recovers patients post procedure according to policy and procedure.
Removes arterial line post procedure per order. (* per standardized procedure. See competency) (Service/Knowledge/Excellence)
Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.
Education
Degree
Program
College Diploma
Nursing
Experience
Number of Years Experience
Type of Experience
1
Critical Care
5
nursing experience with at least one year of critical care.
License / Certification Requirements
RegisteredNurse License
ACLS Certification
Compensation Range:
$68.55 / hour
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$68.6 hourly Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
RN - ICU
Pomona Valley Hospital Center 4.6
Registered nurse job at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center
Meda Health is looking for an ICU RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/ACLS (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay We value your expertise and respect your dedication - and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them.
We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather.
At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do.
You're covered, period.
Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance
$76k-102k yearly est. 5d ago
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