Location:
14412 Constitution Blvd.
Salinas, CA 93906
United StatesJob 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