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Palomar Health

Clinical RN III Rapid Response

Palomar Health, Escondido, California, United States, 92025


Primarily responsible for the delivery of coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients within an assigned unit and for the day-to-day management and supervision of the related clinical activities. Coordinates plan of care with the client, their family, and the interdisciplinary team. Also responsible for supervising and responsibly directing the activities of various levels of assigned nursing and ancillary personnel, utilizing both professional and supervisory discretion and independent judgment. Understands and adheres to the California Nurse Practice Act, The American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, the ANA Bill of Rights for Registered Nurses, and the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Nursing.

Responsible for functioning independently within the priority matrix and establishing a self-directed workload. Responsible for responding to all trauma team activations, performing as the control nurse and scribe, and accompanying the patient to definitive care. Serves as the nurse member of the rapid response team, responding to Rapid Response Team activations. Uses critical thinking and assessment skills to serve as a resource to colleagues and assist with emergency/urgent patient care needs throughout the facility. The Registered Nurse shall be responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts and mobilization and shall participate as needed in patient handling. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying, and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws, and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.Job Requirements

Minimum Education:

As required by certification and/or licensurePreferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree in NursingMinimum Experience:

3 - 5 years Critical Care experience or 2 years Critical Care AND 2 years Emergency Department in a Level I/II Trauma CenterPreferred Experience:

5 years Critical Care; 5 years Emergency Department in a Level I/II Trauma CenterRequired Certification:

American Heart Association recognized Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 3 months of hire; American Heart Association recognized BLS - Healthcare Provider; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hirePreferred Certification:

Certification in specialty area of practice or roleRequired License:

Current CA RN LicensePreferred License:

Not ApplicableCurrent employees are not eligible for hiring incentives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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