Staff Nurse - Los Angeles, CA, United States - Adventist Health

Description

Adventist Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Los Angeles, California.

Specialty:
PCU - Progressive Care Unit


Employment Type:
Staff

Adventist Health White Memorial is a unique faith-based teaching hospital serving East Los Angeles and the surrounding area.

The non-profit, 353-bed hospital is committed to improving the health of the community by providing high quality and comprehensive care with inpatient and outpatient services.

White Memorial has served the community for over 100 years, and today is regionally recognized for state-of-the-art technology and specialty care services provided by some of the best physicians in Los Angeles whose credentials include pioneering research, ivy-league education and a commitment to compassionate and culturally-competent care.

In 2019 Adventist Health White Memorial won the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. org for more information about the hospital.
Provides care to medically complex patients in collaboration with the physician in a specialized acute care setting.

Works autonomously and has authority, responsibility, and accountability for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of wound, ostomy, and continence care program throughout the inpatient care areas.

Serves as a resource for wound care management, including identification, assessment, treatment, and prevention. Provides specialized consultation on wound, ostomy, and continence issues for patients, families, nursing and medical staff.

Serves as a consultant for the treatment of patients with altered skin integrity due to pressure necrosis, drainage or incontinence.

Works with physicians and nursing staff to provide updated information regarding wound care.


Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Relevant clinical nursing experience: Wound care certification: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.

Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.

Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.

Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
Maintains appropriate supply of equipment and materials. Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.

Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health Job ID #24645.

Posted job title:
rn, wound care specialist - montebello
About Adventist Health

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 80 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities.

Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities.

Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians, allied health professionals and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission:
living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. We are committed to staying true to our heritage by providing patient-centered, quality care.

Together, we are transforming the healthcare experience with an innovative and whole-person focus on physical, mental, spiritual and social healing to support community well-being.

Medical benefits
~ Dental benefits
~ Health Care FSA
~403b retirement plan
~ Employee assistance programs
~ Holiday Pay
~401k retirement plan
~ Health savings account