Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Staff RN - CardioVascular ICU FT 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 the 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
Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications.Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic, and other cardiac and emergency medications.Interprets cardiac rhythms and provides appropriate intervention.Uses technical equipment and devices to monitor patient condition or sustain life.Education
Degree:
Associates NursingAdditional Information:
Must have 1 year critical care experience or completion of a critical care course accredited by the AACN and California BRNNumber of Years Experience:
1Type of Experience:
Acute Care SettingLicense / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse License, ACLS Certification
Compensation Range
$48.66 - $78.11 / Hour#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 the 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
Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy.Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications.Administers vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic, and other cardiac and emergency medications.Interprets cardiac rhythms and provides appropriate intervention.Uses technical equipment and devices to monitor patient condition or sustain life.Education
Degree:
Associates NursingAdditional Information:
Must have 1 year critical care experience or completion of a critical care course accredited by the AACN and California BRNNumber of Years Experience:
1Type of Experience:
Acute Care SettingLicense / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse License, ACLS Certification
Compensation Range
$48.66 - $78.11 / Hour#J-18808-Ljbffr