Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.
Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.
- Assessment & Reassessment: Performs appropriate nursing history and physical assessment upon admission & on an ongoing basis:
- Ensures that the patient is properly introduced to the unit & his/her surroundings upon arrival in unit.
- Completes assessment as reflected in nursing notes & admission history.
- Provides baseline data pertaining to activities of daily living.
- Reflects physiological condition & psychosocial needs of the patient.
- Reflects perceptions of patient and/or significant others of his/her problem(s) & his/her expectations of the present hospitalization.
Job Requirements
Required
- Graduate of accredited RN program
- 3 Years of Acute Care experience
- Registered Nurse: CA RN License, upon hire
- Basic Life Support - CPR BLS, upon hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS, within 90 Days
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS, within 90 Days
French Hospital Medical Center, located in San Luis Obispo, California, has been named one of the Nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics and is rated among the top hospitals in the nation for cardiac, orthopedic, and GI services. French Hospital has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Copeland, Forbes, and Rossi Cardiac Care Center provides the latest innovative cardiac and imaging technology. The hospital is also home to the unique Hearst Cancer Resource Center offering free education, resources, and support to cancer patients and their families. French Hospital Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. To learn more go here to www.dignityhealth.org/FrenchHospital.
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