Staff Rn-new Graduate - Arcadia, United States - Methodist Hospital

Methodist Hospital
Methodist Hospital
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Arcadia, United States

3 weeks ago

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***- A RN New Graduate who desires a focused clinical experience to develop evidence-based decision making and communication skills, achieve clinical competency, and utilize the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients. Services provided are for acutely ill patients with medical / surgical diagnoses, which are the primary reasons for admission. The RN New Graduate functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing care teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs nursing care for patients with complex, multisystem needs. The RN New Graduate demonstrates investment in the overall forward movement of the organization and the assigned nursing unit(s). The RN New Graduate applies critical thinking skills and interpersonal communication skills to achieve appropriate professional relationships, utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills to achieve organizational service goals of customer satisfaction and a positive work environment.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Accountable to the unit Manager and/or the Director of the department.
  • Adherence to identified nursing standards of practice.
  • Annually demonstrates standards of competent performance (BRN) for all assigned areas. May float to multiple hospital departments.
  • Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers, maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
  • Demonstrates competency in IV therapy.
  • Demonstrates competency in medication administration and knowledge prior to administering medications.
  • Responsible for understanding and participating in the organizationwide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
  • Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the PDCA model for PI.
  • Articulates understanding of and participation in valuebased purchasing initiatives.
  • Demonstrates competency and participates in survey readiness audits for regulatory compliance.
  • Demonstrates the IRAISE values in all professional and patient care interactions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager / Director / Clinical Lead RN.
  • Performance and Competency will be evaluated at 90 days, 6 months and 1 year.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Minimum (required)

  • Associate of Science in Nursing
    Preferred (Not required)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Work Experience

Minimum (required)

  • Completion of nursing degree program within 12 months.
  • Less than 12 months of clinical staff work experience

Preferred (Not required)

Licenses and Certifications

Minimum (required)

  • A current RN licensure in the State of California is required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Preferred (Not required)

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKA's)

  • Excellent communication and time management skills.


At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence.

We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.


At USC Arcadia Hospital, you'll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.


Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:

The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles.

The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options.

The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.


Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year's Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually.

The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges.

Arcadia was recently named "Best P
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