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Centura Health's System-Wide Regional Float Pool for Registered Nurses

Company: Centura Health – As the largest health care family in Colorado and the state's fourth largest private employer, Centura Health provides care and comfort to more than 500,000 people each year. The Centura family includes 12 hospitals, eight senior living communities, medical clinics and home care and hospice services.

Location: Colorado
Description: The Centura Health Regional Float Pool
GREAT HOURLY PAY, FLEXIBILITY. You choose where you work - Facilities throughout all of Colorado.
Centura Health's NEW System-Wide Regional Float Pool
offers:

• GREAT HOURLY PAY with Differentials

• FLEXIBILITY
- You choose how often you work: Days/Nts/Wknds, PRN to F/T Opps
- You choose where you work - Facilities throughout all of Colorado:

MOUNTAIN RANGE:
St. Anthony Summit Medical Center & affiliated mountain clinics

DENVER METRO:
Avista Adventist Hospital - Louisville
Littleton Adventist Hospital
Parker Adventist Hospital
Porter Adventist Hospital - Denver
St. Anthony Central - Denver
St. Anthony North - Westminster

SOUTHERN COLORADO:
Penrose-St. Francis Health Services - Colorado Springs
St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center - Pueblo
St. Thomas More Hospital - Canon City

• OPPORTUNITY
- Become a Centura Associate in your area of expertise:
ICU, CCU, OR, CVOR, GI/Endoscopy, MICU, SICU, Step Down, ER, PACU, L&D, NICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Med/Surg, Tele, Ortho, Peds, Oncology & much more!

Centura Health is the largest health care family in Colorado
(Not to mention the state's 4th largest private employer)!

-Centura Health is an EEO-

As the largest health care provider in Colorado and the state's fourth largest private employer, Centura Health provides care and comfort to more than 500,000 people each year. The Centura family includes 12 hospitals, 8 senior living communities, medical clinics and home care and hospice services.

As a nonprofit, faith-based organization, Centura Health invests every dollar it earns into furthering it's mission.

Catholic Health Initiatives and Adventist Health System have combined their unique histories to forge an organization unlike any other. Centura Health. It is the combination of a forward thinking hospital system made up of a broad range of facilities in a location that many consider the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and metropolitan sophistication.


CALL 877-921-2345 for more information!
ALSO, check out our website at www.CenturaRegionalPool.ORG

Jennifer Caughlin
JenniferCaughlin@Centura.Org
Posting Date: Sep 17 08

Registered Nurse for Cardio Unit in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Company: Centura Health – As the largest health care family in Colorado and the state's fourth largest private employer, Centura Health provides care and comfort to more than 500,000 people each year. The Centura family includes 12 hospitals, eight senior living communities, medical clinics and home care and hospice services.

Description: Join Centura Health, and follow all your passions.
At Centura Health, you can fulfill your passion for professional excellence and your passion for life. In a faith-based, not-for-profit setting, all of our associates help provide the highest quality care using the most sophisticated technology available. Plus, with over three hundred days of sunshine a year, there's no place in the world like Colorado. So come join the Centura Health family and help heal minds, bodies and souls.

Colorado RN licensure and current BLS required. Telemetry experience preferred. New 36 bed cardiovascular unit.

Status Per Requested Need (PRN)
Benefits Eligible No
Hours per Pay Period PRN
Shift Variable
Contact Information Vincent Holmes
VinceHolmes@Centura.Org

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab for Loveland, Colorado

Company: Banner Health – One of the Largest Not-for-profit Health Care System in the United States

Description: Not getting what you need out of your career? Perhaps it's time for a change in scenery. We believe that making a difference in the lives of others begins with having the resources to give the best care. You'll find those resources at Banner Health.
Overview: McKee Medical Center is an acute-care hospital located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, just 30 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park. McKee prides itself on providing excellent patient care, the latest in technological advances and caring attention to patient needs. Since opening in 1976, McKee has been dedicated to supporting our patient's physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Through the years, McKee has led the way in health care innovation. The hospital's original planners designed all patient rooms as private patient rooms where individuals can recover in a peaceful, healing environment.

Responsibilities: Must possess a current valid Colorado RN license and a current BCLS certification. Cardiac rehab experience required. RN experience in critical care preferred.

Min. Qualifications: Pay opportunity is $22.93 - 36.64 per hour.

This position is in our cardiac rehab department. The nurse will be required to assist with exercise classes, plans of care, EKG interpretation, and diagnostic treadmills. Responsibilities also include providing education on COPD, heart failure, asthma, exercise, and relaxation. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with departmental and facility policies and with standards of professional nursing practice. RNs utilize specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data, plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of patients. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self and others who are under his/her direction. Banner Health standards and support of healing environment are exhibited in all aspects of the RN�s performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provider - Coordinates care of the patient and family using a multidisciplinary holistic approach that includes assessing the physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, and cultural and discharge planning needs. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data, patient, family and health team input. Implements the plan of care through direct patient care. Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care. Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care. Follows standard precautions in the provision of patient care and implements other infection control measures as necessary. Utilizes equipment according to manufacturer's recommendations and hospital policy.

2. Teacher - Uses nursing theory and research to provide individual and family education. Assess the patient's and family's preference for learning methodologies. Implement the teaching about discharge on admission using the preferred method of learning. Evaluate the patient's and family's response to the teaching. Document the teaching and patient, family members understanding

3. Advocate - Provides a climate in which individuals and families may act in their own interest. RN's intervene when patients are unable to act in their own interest. Develop the goals for patient in conjunction with patient and family. Maintain the plan of care developed with the patient and family and communicate with other health care providers the patient and family wishes/requests as the plan of care requires changes. Evaluate the impact of the plan on the patient and family. Document the patient's /family's wishes to better communicate with all other health care providers. Reports/removes unsafe equipment.

4. Manager - Implements the plan of care through coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the multidisciplinary team working to achieve desired outcomes through implementation of individual and family care with effective use of time, resources, equipment and work systems. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided. Reports/documents unexpected occurrences involving patients and others as appropriate. Follows hospital and unit specific emergency and disaster preparedness plan.

5. Member of the Profession - As a member of the profession, a RN is accountable for the safety, ethical, legal and professional responsibilities related to all nursing functions. Ensures care is provided on basis of physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements
Talk with a talent scout toll-free today, 1-866-377-JOBS (5627) (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., MST) or e-mail us at employment@bannerhealth.com.

Registered Nurse Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for Fort Morgan, Colorado

Description: Registered nurse in the area of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, adult fitness and cardiac stress testing.
This is a full time position for a registered nurse in the area of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, adult fitness and cardiac stress testing. Minimum requirements are one year recent experience in a cardiac rehabilitation program and strong knowledge of EKG and telemetry interpretation plus ACLS certification. Experience in cardiac stress testing preferred but will consider training for the right individual. Position eligible for benefits

Hours:
Monday through Friday days schedule 7am-5pm.

Community Information:
Looking for a community 'big enough to have it all, and small enough to be a delightful hometown. That's the way folks around here describe Fort Morgan, Colorado. Just 90 miles east of the Rocky Mountains and a little over an hour's drive from Denver on Interstate 76, this friendly town offers convenient access to some of America's best ski resorts and the rich cultural life of the Mile High City.

The nearby Rocky Mountains are world renowned for their gold-medal fly-fishing and winter sports. Prime hunting areas for deer, antelope, pheasant, turkey, grouse, quail, duck and geese are plentiful around Fort Morgan. Pawnee Buttes National Grasslands, a 30-minute drive north, is a hiker's and photographer's paradise, and Jackson State Park and Reservoir offers boating, water skiing, and fishing.

The city of Fort Morgan supports a strong city recreation program, including a challenging 18-hole municipal golf course. The 77-acre Riverside Park has playgrounds, horseshoe pits, skating rink, swimming pool, fitness trails, duck ponds, and facilities for volleyball, basketball and baseball, all adjacent to a 240-acre natural area with walking trails.
Frank Schneider-Director of Business Development
Phone 970-542-3395
E-mail frank.schneider@lpnt.net
www.coloradoplainsmedicalcenter.com

Nursing Jobs for Greeley, Colorado

Company: Banner Health – One of the Largest Not-for-profit Health Care System in the United States

Description: Not getting what you need out of your career? Perhaps it's time for a change in scenery. We believe that making a difference in the lives of others begins with having the resources to give the best care. You'll find those resources at Banner Health.
Overview: Pay opportunity is $22.93-$36.64

Responsibilities: Must possess a current valid Colorado RN license or able to transfer your license. Current BLS certification. Acute care experience is preferred.
Telemetry experience helpful. Bilingual in Spanish is desirable.

Registered Nurse for Watsonville California

Description: Telemetry Nurses Needed! Sign-On Bonus Available!
Under the Leadership of the Unit Manager, Supervisor, and/or Charge Nurse, is responsible and accountable of the planning, directing, assessing, and providing nursing care according to the mission, philosophy, policy and procedures of Watsonville Community Hospital. Important dimensions of this position consists of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a fundamental nursing knowledge.

Prefer 1 year acute care experience. Completion of applicable Medical/Surgical/Telemetry RN Competencies within 3 months.

STAFF NURSE Job Hiring for San Jose California

Company: Kaiser Permanente - Northern California – Today, we are the largest nonprofit health care organization in the United States, serving approximately 8.2 million people in nine states and the District of Columbia

Description: Excellent Job Opportunity

DEPARTMENT: Med/Surg-Med/Tele

SCHEDULE: Part Time Regular, 36 hours per week, Night shift. 7:00pm to 7:00am. Alternative work week; 12 hour shift. All regular hours worked by a RN in a twelve(12) hour shift will be paid at the RNs straight time rate, plus applicable differential, except when that shift falls on a contractually recognized holiday per paragraph 2801.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma/GED

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current California RN License. BLS. Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS and or NRP and or PALS may also be required for this position. See job duties for specific requirements for specialty units.

JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse (SN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The SN II provides care to patients via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program and completion of the current hours required by the BRN of RN student clinical experience or Graduate of registered nursing and either 1) 2000 hours of RN experience in clinical area of specialty from a licensed acute care facility within three (3) years of graduation; or 2) graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program that includes clinical student experience in acute care and has worked 2000 hours as an licensed vocational nurse within the clinical area of specialty within three (3) years before graduation or currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSN program and has completed pre-licensure requirements to practice nursing.

Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in California.

Minimum of 6 months experience. See job duties for specific experience requirements for specialty units.

Demonstrated knowledge of the RN scope of practice.

Demonstrated commitment to service orientation (members, staff, providers).

Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills (in English).

Good interpersonal skills.

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

DUTIES: Performs assessment/data collection in an on-going systematic manner, focusing on physiologic, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual and cognitive status; also nutrition, pain, patient/family education, family involvement and patient advocacy. Formulates a goal-directed plan of care that is prioritized and based on determined nursing diagnosis and patient outcomes. Implements care in a thorough, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner.

Establishes priorities or patient care based on essential patient needs and available unit resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies. Evaluates effectiveness of care given by health care team members. Identifies patient/family learning needs and implements appropriate measures. Documents patient care and unit activities in a timely, accurate, and concise manner. Demonstrates an awareness of and sensitivity to patient/family rights, age specific needs, cultural and ethical beliefs.

Demonstrates knowledge of and applies safety principles as identified within the institution. Performs efficiently in emergency patient care situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events. Demonstrates sound knowledge base and actions in the care of a designated patient population. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.

Participates regularly in staff development activities for unit and Department of Nursing personnel. Demonstrates knowledge of legal issues, including patient confidentiality and risk management in all aspects of patient care and unit functioning. Participates in unit and Department Performance Improvement activities as directed. Delegates appropriately and coordinates duties of healthcare team members. Utilizes effective communication methods and skills, following lines of authority, as appropriate.

Demonstrates a service philosophy in all interactions with patients, families, and all members of the health care team. Establishes effective working relationships with members of the health care team, patients, and families. Acknowledges staff rights and cultural and ethical beliefs. Provides data for staffing decisions and demonstrates flexibility in the resolution of staffing issues; demonstrates flexibility when floating to other units upon requests.

Ability to navigate in a windows environment, utilizing a mouse and the ability to learn electronic medical record system application. Identifies and solves problems effectively. Participates in nursing research activities as requested. Perform other related duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job motivates and provides work direction (direct, check, review, assign, organize and coordination) to LVN�s, Nurse Attendants, unit assistants, etc., but does not have the authority to hire, fire or discipline.

Compliance Accountability: Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct ) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures.

SPECIALITY AREAS: If no qualified candidate, may be willing to train in the specialty areas listed below. Candidates in training are required to obtain appropriate certifications within 6 months of hire or transfer into unit.

MED/SURG/TELEMETRY - Six months recent (within the last 3 years) experience in an acute care setting. Training in chemotherapy, neurosurgery, telemetry or other specialties may be required once hired. Basic Arrhythmia recognition skills are required. Current ACLS certification required within six months of hire.

PLEASE NOTE: - Kaiser Permanente is an AA/EEO employer
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RN - Telemetry 5W PD 12HR Job Hiring for Registered Nurses

Company: Huntington Hospital – Since 1892, we have been the employer of choice in our area. Let us show you why.

Description: Huntington Hospital, a 525-bed non-profit, community-focused Regional Medical Center, is located in Pasadena just 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles.
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Days
Salary: 32.57 - 38.57 / hour
Hours: 7:00am-7:30pm

One year of med/surg experience preferred, including telemetry. Current RN license, BLS and ACLS required.


When you "Apply Now" for this job you will be linked directly to Huntington Hospital's website. You will have to choose the position title, and apply direct.

Registered Nurse II - Non-Inv Cardiology

Company: Cedars-Sinai Health System – Join the largest non-profit hospital in the western US!

Description: Become a Cedars-Sinai Employee
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has an immediate PART-TIME opening for a Clinical Nurse II for the Noninvasive Cardiac Laboratory located on the fifth floor of the Professional Tower. Noninvasive diagnostic tests for the heart rhythm and heart function are performed in the laboratory, including electrocardiography, which performs electrocardiograms, tilt table studies, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, Pacemaker Follow-up Clinic, Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator Follow-up Clinic and cardioversions. PACEMAKER EXPERIENCE IS A MUST!

Requirements include a valid CA Registered Nurse license, BCLS, ACLS and at least 2 years acute care RN experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited program, have full command (verbal and written) of the English language and a demonstrated commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.

Registered Nurse III-3SCCT-Universal Unit

Company: Cedars-Sinai Health System – Join the largest non-profit hospital in the western US!

Description: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has openings for experienced Telemetry RNs for 3SCCT, a new 30 bed Universal Unit with telemetry capabilities.
3SCCT receives direct admits and patients from the emergency department who need admission to a monitored or medical/surgical bed.

The Clinical Nurse must have excellent customer service skills and English proficiency and be responsible for and accountable for the nursing process and delivery of care; demonstrate critical thinking and judgment, clinical competency, delegation skills, documentation and IV skills. A demonstrated commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues is a must.

Requirements include valid California RN License, BCLS, ACLS and a minimum of 2 years or more acute med/surg experience; experience with telemetry patients preferred.
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Registered Nurse Job Hiring - Assistant Unit Manager (ICCU) for Long Beach, California

Company: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center – Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (LBMMC) is the second largest private hospital on the west coast

Description: Work where you make a difference!
This position is a first line management position for the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit. The incumbent has 12-hour responsibility for the coordination of care for patients and families in the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit. In conjunction with the Clinical Operations Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates people and activities for the department to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost-effective patient care. In conjunction with the Clinical Operations Manager, the incumbent has fiscal responsibility for resources that are defined during the budget process.

The position is accountable for scheduling, coordinating, and maintaining the resources necessary on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This position's primary focus is with employees, patients, families, physicians and the key contributors from other departments who impact the services of the department. Current California RN license required. ACLS required. BSN degree preferred. 3 years of active nursing practice in an area of similar clinical expertise preferred. Prior nursing leadership preferred.
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REGISTERED NURSE TELEMETRY 12HR/DAYS for GLendale, California

Company: Glendale Memorial Hospital – For more than 80 years, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center has been serving the medical needs of the greater Glendale/Burbank area. Over those years, Glendale Memorial has grown and flourished, adding new technology and services. One overriding principle has always remained consistent - a commitment to the highest standards of care!

Description: Our outstanding benefits package for benefit eligible employees includes 100% employer paid medical, dental & vision benefits for you and your family, including domestic partners.
TITLE (REQ ID): REGISTERED NURSE TELEMETRY 12HR/DAYS (65445)
DEPARTMENT: TELEMETRY
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FULL TIME
SHIFT: DAY
HOURS PER PAY PERIOD: 72
SHIFT HOURS: 12HOUR
FACILITY: GLENDALE MEMORIAL HOSP & HC
LOCATION: GLENDALE, CA

FACILITY INFORMATION

Glendale Memorial is a 334-bed regional medical center offering exceptional care that is both appreciated locally and recognized nationally. We are a vital resource to Glendale and its surrounding communities, and home to one of the top heart centers in the country, as ranked by Solucient. We invite you to join us, and experience incredible results in your career.

Our outstanding benefits package includes 100% employer paid Medical Benefits for you and your family, including domestic partners. Also included is a 403 (b) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement and comprehensive dental and vision plans.

We are conveniently located between the I-5, I-134 and I-2 freeways. To find out more, go to www.chwcareers.org/glendale EOE

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. Current CA RN License. One year of acute care experience preferred. Current American Heart Association BCLS/ACLS. Position represented by C.N.A.
Please reply online; we look forward to hearing from you!

Cardiac Nurses for Fullerton, California

Description: Job Opportunity Knocking!!!!!!!! $3,000 full time sign on bonus/or relocation bonus!!

Walk in interviews welcome every Thursday between 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. No appointment necessary!
In preparation for the opening of our new tower, St. Jude Medical Center is looking for experienced Cardiac Nurses for our Cardiac Telemetry Unit. One year cardiac experience required, California Registered Nurse License, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support CPR Cards are required. We offer a $3,000 full time sign on-bonus/or relocation bonus, excellent benefit package as well as up to $5,000 tuition assistance to obtain your BSN or MSN. We currently have 12 hour day and night shifts available.
For more information contact: Renee Mathis, BSN, RN, Nurse Recruiter 714.446.5275
e-mail: renee.mathis@stjoe.org

Walk-In Interviews are welcome every Thursday (no appointment necessary) anytime between 8:30 a.m. -11 a.m.
St. Jude Medical Center Human Resources
101 Laguna Road, Suite D
Fullerton, CA 92835
(714) 992-3922

Registered Nurse Jobs for Cardiology/Telemetry-RN in Chandler, Arizona

Company: Chandler Regional Medical Center – Chandler Regional Medical Center is one of the best places to work in the Phoenix metro area. It’s true. Just ask our employees! That’s what they told The Business Journal of Phoenix for the last four years when the publication partnered with the Gredler Group to conduct the annual survey of the Best Places to Work in the Valley.

Description: Not just co-workers... a community.

From the ER to R&R, it's about life.
Chandler, Arizona, is one of the fastest growing cities of its size. Chandler is located just a little southeast of Phoenix in a carefully developed community of friendly and diverse neighborhoods and parks, great schools, excellent career opportunities, and convenient shopping.

Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 209-bed, acute-care, non-profit facility that has been providing care for the Chandler community since 1961 and has been voted Best Place to Work in the Valley and Best Mid-sized hospital for the past 2 years. At Chandler Regional Medical Center, our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. They are the reason we are able to live out our healing ministry within the communities we serve. Our doctors, nurses and allied health professionals are a regular self-contained support system for each other. This unique working culture is one of the reasons why a career with us is so rewarding.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

1. ADN, Diploma, BSN or foreign equivalent
2. One (1) year IMCU/Telemetry experience
3. Previous experience with personal computers preferred

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1. Current AZ State RN License in good standing
2. Current BLS healthcare provider card
3. Current ACLS card to be obtained within 6 months of hire

The observation will consist of our 23 observation patients. It will hold patients that are here for testing that do not fit inpatient criteria, but cannot go home until the diagnosis is ruled out. The unit will hold 7-9 patients and will be staffed by 2 RN�s. It will require telemetry experienced nurses.
Please Apply Online! We look forward to hearing from you!

Registered Nurse for Calgary Health Region

Company: Calgary Health Region – Whether it's bedside care or community teaching, we'll do anything to keep our community healthy!

Description: (FMC) PCU 82 CARDIOLOGY-Foothills Medical Centre
Posting Close Date: 2008-11-10
Shift: Days, Nights
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Rates of Pay: Minimum: 30.80 per hour Maximum: 40.43 per hour

Job Summary:
Provide care for medical cardiology patients.

Qualifications:
- Current CARNA registration.
- Current BCLS certification.
- ACCN certification preferred.
- Previous acute care medical/cadiology nursing experience preferred.
- Previous cardiology/telemetry experience preferred.
- Basic computer skills are an asset.
info@chr-recruitment.com
recruit@calgaryhealthregion.ca

Cardiology/Telemetry-RN for Alabama

Description: Trinity Medical Center (formerly Montclair Baptist) is a 500-bed facility with a 40-year tradition of providing personalized progressive healthcare to Alabamians.
Description:
The staff RN is a professional caregiver who is responsible for designated patients for a specific time frame. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process, the environment, and other health care resources to meet the specialized age-appropriate physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all ages of patient populations assigned.

Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current state Registered Nurse license; or eligible for immediate state license.
Able to meet physical and sensory requirements of job.
Able to successfully complete orientation of job performance.
Able to meet health standards for hospital employment.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certification.
Prior acute-care experience preferred, new graduates will be considered.
Must be highly motivated and committed to a quality of care that emphasizes the patient first.
Please click 'Apply to Job' to apply online!
Posting Date: Sep 10 08

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To apply for this job, please visit Community Health Systems and fill out their online application form.

Adult Acute Care RN Job Hiring

Company: Palmetto Health – Finally, an employer that values “me.”

With commitment, understanding and support.

You work hard. At the end of the day, you want to know your time, talents and commitment are appreciated. Palmetto Health understands. We value our employees – listening to their goals, helping them pursue their interests and supporting their desire for a better life with flexible scheduling, generous benefits, training and opportunities for professional advancement. As South Carolina’s largest healthcare organization, we’re able to show our appreciation in big ways. Isn’t that the respect you deserve? EOE.

Palmetto Health is South Carolina's healthcare leader

Description: Find your niche at South Carolina's largest healthcare employer. Whether your career needs are schedule flexibility, benefits, training, or professional advancement, Palmetto Health is standing by to help find the job that's perfect for you.
The Adult Acute Care RN has the responsibility for providing direct and indirect nursing care to assigned patients. Works under the direct and indirect supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee but is independent in the application of nursing knowledge and skills. Manages clinical situations for which he/she is responsible.

Key Responsibilities
• Assessment: Collects patient data and completes required forms with appropriate responses according to unit standards; identifies patient's problems/needs and sets priorities; identifies problems requiring further referral and/or follow-up; interprets and records latest diagnostic results; performs nursing assessment using critical thinking skills.

• Planning Care: Develops a plan of care based on nursing process and which incorporates the plans of other disciplines and continuing care needs; includes the patient/family in developing or revising the plan of care; makes referrals to multidisciplinary support services.

• Implementing/Managing Care: Care provided conforms to accepted practice standards; provides treatments/procedures and other care as prescribed and according to patient care standards; demonstrates understanding of age-related characteristics and needs of patients served; explains nursing procedures; provides discharge teaching; identifies emergency situations and independently initiates advanced therapy; acts as an advocate and coordinator of patient care with other health care personnel and evaluates patient care measures instituted; understands and demonstrates respect for patient rights and utilizes established mechanisms for management of ethical issues in patient care.

• Evaluation: Records patient care delivered as planned and any variation, with appropriate rationale; makes and records observations related to impending or associated problems; implements nursing measures related to impending or associated problems.

• Leadership: Using nursing process, delegates nursing care to appropriate personnel; integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice; recognizes unit problems and takes responsibility for documenting same; demonstrates active participation in QI processes; complies with hospital expectations to meet staffing demands based on patient care needs; complies with policies addressing safe working conditions; monitors unsafe working conditions; recognizes inappropriate and/or ineffective patient care management, resolves issue/problem and completes written reports; fulfills call for unit as assigned and adjusts staffing for census (volume) and acuity.

Requirements
Education: graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: RN currently licensed in South Carolina

Special Training: must possess knowledge and skills necessary to treat patients; other training as required by department

Palmetto Health offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a rewarding work environment. EOE.
Call, E-mail or apply online:
Patricia Heady
803.296.7868
recruiter6@palmettohealth.org
http://www.palmettohealth.org