Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg ICU

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES: 

Current or 1yr or more ICU Experience needed

• Obtains information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
• Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the   ages of the patients served.
• Independently cares for two critically ill patients.
• Assesses and recognizes change in condition and notifies the physician appropriately; report to physician is accurate and concise; documents completely including reassessments.                     
• Provides head to toe critical assessment and reports utilizing critical thinking skills; includes change in condition; treatment rendered and vasoactive medication dosages.       
• Manages multiple drips and sedation. 
• Assesses and cares for patients on ventilators and understands alarms and parameters of the patient.
• Understands hemodynamic status of the patient; correlates swan reading BP; UO to assess appropriately.      
• Assists with bedside procedures- arterial line,
• Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
• Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.
• Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other and other health disciplines.
• Develops, implements and updates an individualized teaching and discharge plan.                      
• Initiates and documents progressive patient and family/significant teaching.
• Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge.
• Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations.
• Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.
• Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit. Including but not limited to:  Manages an average caseload specific to unit.  Adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff ability and availability.
• Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IV’s, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration on all drugs before administering to patient 
• Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis. 
• Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Consistently checks for new patient orders throughout the shift and implements them in an appropriate timeframe.
• Completes an end of shift review of physician orders.
• Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments. Notifies the physician in time appropriate to the variance.
• Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.
• Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.                      
• Functions as a resource to co-workers.  Acts as preceptor, and other duties as assigned.
• Ensures compliance with Departmental policies and procedures.  Assume responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, changes. 
• Maintains competence in nursing practice through in-services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year. 
• Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
• Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.
• Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with students/orientates, and float personnel.
• Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well-being.
• Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.
• Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive.  Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.
• Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and or alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e. advanced directives, ethics consult etc.)
• Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately
• Consistently handles oxygen safely
• Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear
• Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.
• Requests clarification of Physician orders as necessary

Required

Current or 1yr or more ICU Experience needed

• Current CA Registered Nurse License  
• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (ADN for Job Code G70AK only)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (BSN for Job Code G70AD only)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times)
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (maintain current at all times)
• Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
• Possess active listening skills
• Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
• Able to independently manage multiple priorities
• Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy
• Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of entry into this position
• NIHSS within the first 30 days of entry into this position

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Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi-Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 Trauma Center and the only Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team!

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!

At Desert Regional Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status