Perinatal Educator - Staff Nurse III

Location: 
14412 Constitution Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
United States
Job Posted Date: 
November 5, 2024
Opportunities: 
Full-time Positions
Population: 
Nursing

THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

 

  • Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students.
  • May serve as charge nurse by assuming unit specific operational activities.
  • Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan.
  • Provides teaching and support to the patient and family.
  • Notifies Supervisor & Health Care provider of negative change in patient status in a timely manner.
  • Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of patients on their units.
  • Safely administer routine Medications by PO, IM SQ & rectal routes.
  • Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients & families in accordance with hospital standards.
  • Properly prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and blood/blood components.
  • Acts as a patient advocate & assists physician with patients.
  • Develops a written plan of care & completes accurate documentation of patient care.
  • Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as status changes.
  • Communicates to the supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient's condition. 
  • Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC.
  • Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological.

 

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license

AND 

Experience: Twelve (12) months or 2,080 hours of experience as a registered nurse in the hiring unit. One year Charge Nurse experience, highly desirable.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will have proven track record demonstrating the following:    Thorough Knowledge of:

  • Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
  • Medical terminology, medical instruments & equipment.
  • Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
  • The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
  • Federal, State, Local laws & regulations & TJC standards that govern the nursing practice & delivery of health care.
  • Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization.
  • Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
  • Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
  • Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
  • Principles and practices of quality assurance; safety policies of quality assurance.
  • Safety policies and procedures related to nursing.

Working Knowledge of:

  • Community resource available to provide patient care & follow-up.
  • Computer applications related to nursing.
  • Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.

Skill and Ability to:

  • Perform the full range or registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
  • Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
  • Prepare and maintain records and reports.
  • Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
  • Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
  • Perform Specialized and advance nursing tasks.
  • Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects.
  • Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position.
  • Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
Job Requirements: 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

  • Incumbents will be required to possess a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
  • Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
  • Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
  • Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
  • Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID prior to the first day of work.
  • Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays; and work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
How to Apply: 

Please apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/jobs/4245269/staff-nurse-iii-all-specialties

Location: 
California