Registered Nurse (RN), Ortho/Neuro

MemorialCare Long Beach, CA 90806, US

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Title: Registered Nurse

Location: Long Beach, CA

Department: Ortho/Neuro

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (12 Hours)

Pay Range*: $50 - $76/hr

[$5,000] signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements.

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary:

The RN, Registered Nurse 12-Hr provides safe, cost-effective patient care through the health experience, according to established standards utilizing the nursing process, within the scope of practice of Registered Nursing, for the (department name) at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

Safety and risk management
Assess patients
Develops a written plan of care using assessment database
Implements patient care
Evaluates and revises patient care
Staff development
Collaboration and working with others
Interpersonal relationships and communication
Unit, department, and hospital contributions
Performance appraisal
Working responsibilities
Customer services
Skills Roster

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

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