Registered Nurse-subacute/ft/nights - Los Angeles, United States - East Los Angeles Doctor Hospital

East Los Angeles Doctor Hospital
East Los Angeles Doctor Hospital
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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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Job Title:
Registered Nurse (Sub-Acute)

Base Rate:
$40.11-$56.16**- 12 hr. shifts
- overtime is paid after 8 hours, resulting in an average rate of $ $65.52_


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Retention Bonus:
$10,000 /Full Time Only

Job Summary:

A Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for providing direct age specific patient care to assigned patients during the shift.

The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process in the delivery of patient care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of the team approach to patient care. The Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership for other nursing staff as assigned and performs related duties as required. Supervises LVN's, CNA's Unit Secretary, and other ancillary nursing personnel involved in the delivery of patient care. Reports to Charge RN / PCC and Nursing Director


Essential Job Duties:


  • Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
  • Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets
  • Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpret and record measurements.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and report adverse reactions to medication in a timely manner
  • Answer questions and educate patients and families on surgical procedures and postsurgery care.
  • Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records.
  • Collects current symptoms, detailed patient history and consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement & evaluate patient care plans.
  • Organize and plan care of patients, with the ability to assess, determine treatment rationale and delivery, follow protocols, administer medications with accuracy and knowledge, educate patients.
  • Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
  • Accurately obtains & records results of assessment, care delivery, medication and administration, treatments, responses in the electronic medical record or on designation documentation packets
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  • Performs daily checks of and cleans equipment such as but not limited to monitors, code equipment, crash cart checks and oxygen cylinders.
  • Prepares and administers medications using the rights established by the State Board of Nursing of state employed and facility policies and procedures.
  • Uses clear, concise, professional communication with coworkers, patients, all customers internal and external.
  • Uses AIDET in interactions with patients and family members. Utilizes white boards for patient communication.
  • Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including but not limited to patient transfer, discharge, referrals, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
  • Monitors patients using proper equipment as ordered.
  • Triages patients appropriately using the ESI (Emergency Severity Index) system.
  • Arrives to work prepared to receive patient report on time.
  • Provides discharge instructions, follow up care and education to patients and family members.
  • Abides by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations.
  • Utilizes SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) when communicating with oncoming shift, physician communication and giving report to ancillary or other nursing services.
  • Utilize the Nursing Process ADPIE (Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) to secure individualized and methodical patient care
  • Speaks up to stop the line and escalates potential safety events if necessary.
  • Acts quickly, appropriately and with a sense of urgency and prioritization in delivery of patient care.
  • Stabilizes patients by coordination with medical staff providers, EMS (Emergency Medical Services), coworkers, patients, and family members in a professional, calm manner.
  • May float to other areas of the hospital as assigned.
  • Stocks assigned rooms, keeps work areas clean.
  • Attends and/or completes monthly, annual, and assigned training.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:


  • Bachelors degree preferred

Licensure/Certifications:


  • Current RN in good standing with the California Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS for Healthcare provider card
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