Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Staff RN - Progressive Care Unit 7 East Nights
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Torrance, California, United States, 90504
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures, standards, and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.Core Competencies
Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff, and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific Competencies
Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care.Keeps patient and family informed of surgical procedure specifics including but not limited to schedule, length of procedure, communication with family members, pain control, etc.Minimizes the potential for injury to the patient related to a surgical procedure.Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required.Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.Identifies normal physiologic changes after childbirth.Identifies post partum complications based on assessment.Differentiates between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of the post partum patient.Initiates comprehensive interventions to prevent further complications.Designs individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs.Collaborates with other healthcare teams based on the patient's needs.Assists patients of fetal demise with the grieving process by listening, crying, using touch, acknowledging the loss and encouraging patients and families to be patient with themselves.Education
Degree:
College Diploma NursingExperience
Number of Years Experience:
1License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationCompensation Range:
$48.48 - $75.47#J-18808-Ljbffr
Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff, and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific Competencies
Discusses and makes plans for the post-op discharge to include but not limited to transportation, responsible adult for post op care.Keeps patient and family informed of surgical procedure specifics including but not limited to schedule, length of procedure, communication with family members, pain control, etc.Minimizes the potential for injury to the patient related to a surgical procedure.Obtains patient history, surgical and anesthesia consent as required.Provides appropriate procedural explanation, pre, intra and post procedure.Identifies normal physiologic changes after childbirth.Identifies post partum complications based on assessment.Differentiates between normal and abnormal signs and symptoms of the post partum patient.Initiates comprehensive interventions to prevent further complications.Designs individualized plan of care based on the patient's needs.Collaborates with other healthcare teams based on the patient's needs.Assists patients of fetal demise with the grieving process by listening, crying, using touch, acknowledging the loss and encouraging patients and families to be patient with themselves.Education
Degree:
College Diploma NursingExperience
Number of Years Experience:
1License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse LicenseBCLS or ACLS CertificationCompensation Range:
$48.48 - $75.47#J-18808-Ljbffr