As the leader of the health care team, provides professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Demonstrates performance consistent with the Medical Center Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan of the organization. Remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice; and treats co-workers, patients, families, and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect.
Essential Functions:
The Registered Nurse demonstrates proficiency by exhibiting the following skills, competencies, and behaviors:
- Leadership
- Nursing Process
- Documentation
- Clinical Outcomes
- Workplace Safety
- Patient Care Experience
- Ensures clean, orderly, and functional work environment
- Team Commitment
- Fiscal Responsibility
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
-Current CA RN license and AHA BLS.
-One (1) year recent (within the last 3 years) full-time equivalent experience in PACU, or Critical Care or completion of a KP PACU course or approved equivalent within prior 12 months.
-Current ACLS and PALS card required.
-The ability to take call within a 30 minute response time.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Effective verbal and written communication skills.
-One (1)year full time or three (3) years part-time(16 hours per week),continuous employment in the past three (3) years as an RN in an acute Hospital PACU or Adult Critical Care Unit (ICU, CCU, CSU).
-Recent experience within the past 18 months caring for critically ill patients.
-Completed a critical care course at least 8 weeks in length with both clinical and didactic components.
-Working Knowledge of Phase I and II Recovery process.
-Experience recovering adults, adolescents and pediatrics with various surgeries is essential.
-Current BCLS certification.
Notes:
-Will train for Peds.
-Start and end time will vary between 6:00 AM-11:00 AM and 2:30 PM-7:30 PM
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.