Torrance Memorial Medical Center Nursing Jobs and Careers

Unit Resource Nurse IV - Cath Lab - FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

The Unit Resource Nurse IV is responsible for providing all aspects of clinical care while providing effective and appropriate communication to ensure the optimal patient experience possible. Assignments will include but are not limited to admission, transfer, discharge, meal/break relief and other duties as assigned. Quality Care Model The key components of the Quality Caring Model (QCM) and 8 Caring Factors are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Proficient in monitoring and circulating in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart, and EP device and ablation procedures Knowledge of coronary and peripheral vascular anatomy and intervention Ability to operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment (i.e. IVUS, OCT, Merge, FFR/iFR) Proficient with hemodynamic monitoring, waveform interpretation, and pressure analysis Competent in sterile technique and procedure room setup Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a high-acuity setting Responds effectively to emergent situations: STEMI, coronary/ventricular perforation, tamponade, code blue, acute MI, etc. Administers emergency drugs and manages ACLS protocols Quick recognition and escalation of rhythm changes or hemodynamic instability Familiar with crash cart contents and defibrillator use Participates in timeouts, maintains situational awareness during high-risk cases Prepares, administers, and documents high-risk medications (i.e. heparin, adenosine, nitroglycerin, contrast media, sedation agents) Knowledge of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, sedation, pain medications and their reversal Ability to perform thorough pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery (including sheath management, access site monitoring) Accurately completes documentation in EMR Communicates effectively with MDs, anesthesia, imaging, recovery Collaborates with Lead RN to plan staff meal and break periods, provides coverage Maintains daily readiness of lab (supply, equipment, QA checks) Education Degree Program Associate Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 2 Cardiac Cath Lab License / Certification Requirements ACLS Certification Basic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience. Registered Nurse License

RN Mother Baby FT NIGHTS

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

$48.66 - $78.11 / hour

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 guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Plans patient care in collaboration with the assigned Mother/Baby Nurse: Identifies breastfeeding problems, both real and potential Formulates desired outcomes in measurable terms that are specific and consistently communicated with other health care team members Communicates breastfeeding assessment and plan of care with bedside nurse to promote continuity Develops breastfeeding teaching plans for mothers/families. Maintains competency in breastfeeding and Post Partum Depression Modules Provides expertise in development of policies and procedures related to care of breastfeeding mothers and infants: Assists mothers with proper positioning for breastfeeding. Provides support and teaching for breastfeeding mothers. Appropriately documents breastfeeding assessments and interventions in the medical record. Develops and maintains an inpatient environment supportive of breastfeeding. Provides support and teaching for breastfeeding mothers. Bleeding Reduction: Postpartum Uterus-Limits the amount of blood loss from the postpartum uterus. (SERVICE/ KNOWLEDGE/ STABILITY) Controls bleeding with medications as ordered and monitors its effects. Prepares and supports a patient delivering a baby via cesarean section. High Risk Pregnancy Care- Identifies and manages a high-risk pregnancy to promote healthy outcomes for mother and baby. (SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE, EXCELLENCE) Infant Care, Preschooler care, school age care and adolescent care: Provide appropriate family centered care. (SERVICE/EXCELLENCE/EDUCATION) Provides comprehensive care of the mother/infant dyad Infant Security - Management of the environment to promote infant security/safety including monitoring of the environment and parental education. (SERVICE/STABILITY/EXCELLENCE) Assess mothers learning needs and provides newborn and post partum teaching utilizing the patient teaching folder. Documents ongoing patient teaching. Assists in transporting patients to appropriate departments post operatively and post procedure. Neonate-administers emergency measures to support newborn adaptation to extra uterine life Demonstrates ability to identify safety issues for neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient. Issues include utilizing appropriate crib, youth bed, bed and side rails when necessary. Appropriate selection of diversional activity (toy, TN, video games) is implemented utilizing developmental assessments. Manages neonate during the transition to extra uterine life and subsequent period of stabilization. Childbearing Family-identifies an individual or family likely to experience difficulties in parenting and prioritization of strategies to prevent parenting problems Assists in the care of neonatal patients, and in the care of pediatric patients requiring CMV, per Departmental policies. Provides immunization for the prevention of communicable diseases Provides vaccine to targeted population and monitor immunization status of patients. Discusses immunization history with parents and provides resources. Administer immunizations and injections as directed by a physician. Gives immunizations as required per protocol. Infant Care- provides developmentally appropriate family-centered care to the child under 1 year of age Provides parenting information, support and coordination of comprehensive services to high-risk families Prepares another to perform the role of a parent Childrearing Family Assisting Parents to understand, and promote the physical, psychological and social growth and development of their children Educates parent. Keeps harmful objects put away, instructs parent on safety, car seat laws etc. Helps decrease patient and parent anxiety. Assists family members in providing normal life experiences for their families Provides the necessary information, advocacy and support to facilitate primary patient care by someone other than the healthcare professional Manipulates the patients surroundings to facilitate the development of the parent-infant relationship Facilitates the growth of individuals or families who are adding an infant to the family unit Contraception-promotes family values, interests and goals Assists with the resolution of a significant loss Critical Path Development-Constructs and uses a timed sequence of patient care activities to enhance desired patient outcomes in a cost effective manner Prepares bottle and administers fluids to an infant via a bottle Hypothermia treatment-rewarms and conducts surveillance on a patient whose core body temperature is below 35 degrees Celsius Education Degree College Diploma in Nursing Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience 0 Additional Information N/A License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association ACLS within six months of hire from the AHA NRP certification Compensation Range $48.66 - $78.11 / Hour

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Staff RN - Interventional Radiology Ancillary FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

$55.29 - $74.66 / hour

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 guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Assists the Radiologists with special tests and procedures per guidelines and policy. Follows moderate sedation guidelines and monitoring per policy. Follows blood product transfusion guidelines and monitoring per policy. Follows guidelines and policy for contrast screening and reaction management. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 1 Emergency Department or Critical Care experience License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification ACLS Certification PALS Certification. Compensation Range: $55.29- $74.66 / hour

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Home Health FT Days

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

$27.65 - $42.15 / hour

Under the supervision of a RN, the LVN provides patient care in routine and stable nursing situations. The LVN is responsible for observing, planning, implementing and evaluating all assigned patient care in collaboration with the RN and in accordance with the physician plan of care. The LVN is accountable for all patient care given, is responsible for adhering to all policies, procedures and standards of nursing practice, for managing supplies and equipment with the direction of the RN, and for promoting teamwork among co-workers, physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team. Core Competencies Observes the health status of patients and communicates this information to the RN. Completes those portions of the patient assessment as directed by the RN and as ordered in the physician plan of care: Skin condition, color, temperature Vital signs including pulse location, strength, and regularity Level of consciousness Edema including location and character Color, amount, and character of urine Color, quantity, and character of stools Presence or absence of bowel and breath sounds Collects data from the patient, family, significant others, health care providers, individuals and/or agencies in the community to include but not limited to: Chief complaint History of present illness Allergies Medications taken Past medical history Activities of daily living Perception of illness Personal hygiene Mental status Physical status Implements the patient care plan by providing direct care for those patients assigned and/or in immediate need of care. Documents patient care interventions and outcomes and communicates them to team members for follow through. Documents accurately in the patient record all activities. Completes documentation using real time charting updates patient care plans Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating, and communicating among the nursing team; revises information according to patient changes. Collaborates with patients, famillies, health care team members and outside doctors' offices to establish of patient care. Collaborates with members of the healthcare team to facilitate coordinated delivery of care across the continuum. Participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings and patient care conference. Utilizes resources in an economical manner Participates in professional development activities Department Specific Competencies Adheres to annual I will statements. Education Degree Program N/A N/A Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience N/A Additional Information One year professional nursing experience. License / Certification Requirements BCLS or ACLS Certification California Licensed Vocational Nurse Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation Compensation Range: $27.65 - 42.15 / Hour

Manager, Home Health Nursing

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

$116,334.40 - $193,211.20 / year

The Manager Home Health, Nursing is responsible for ensuring that patient care is coordinated and managed appropriately. The Manager Home Health, Nursing is responsible for ensuring that care and services are delivered appropriately and for the supervision of clinical personnel in the delivery of patient care. Core Competencies Receives patient referrals from intake. Reviews available patient information related to case, including disciplines required, to determine home care needs. Uses clinical judgment to match needs of patient with skill of clinicians. Reviews and evaluates each case by reviewing the services provided by clinicians, conferences, record review, discusses and verifies impressions, instructs and guides clinicians to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality home care services, and is available at all times during operating hours to assist clinicians as appropriate. Reviews patient’s clinical diagnosis, medications, procedures and clinical course. Assists clinicians in establishing immediate and long-term therapeutic goals, in setting priorities, and in developing plan of care. Attends case conference meetings with organization personnel to facilitate coordination of care. Creates and promotes a culture of safety, addressing high risk, problem prone areas. Conducts quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to Assistant Director and appropriate organization personnel. Conducts periodic Tracers to assess continuous readiness for accreditation including hand hygiene compliance and conducts annual field competency joint visits. Assists in the orientation of new organization personnel. Assists in the screening and interviewing process of new organization personnel and makes recommendations for employment of individuals. Addresses personnel issues to promote a healthy work environment. Utilizes the Just Culture Algorithm to coach, counsel and re-educate staff. Conducts timely annual employee evaluations on clinical team members. Develops monthly staffing schedule for team assigned and monitors violations related to time and attendance. Assists Assistant Director in the planning, implementation and evaluation of inservice and continuing education programs. Assists in the formulation, revision, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures, as well as strategic goals and objectives. Complies with accepted professional standards and principles. Participates in public relation and community activities that promote the Organizations role as an effective member of the health care delivery system. Monitors team performance on HHCAHPS scores and assists Assistant Director in performance improvement of scores below the benchmarks. Performs Manager Rounding follow up telephone calls on each new admission. Promotes customer service orientation to all organization personnel. Department Specific Competencies Education Degree Program Bachelors Nursing Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience N/A Additional Information Three years experience in the last five years in a home health agency, at least one of which was in a supervisory or administrative capacity. License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation National Cert as Home Health Mgr, OASIS or Other ANCC Cert in area of specialty within 1 yr of hire Compensation Range $116,334.40 - $193,211.20 / Annually