What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Med Surg position at CommonSpirit Health?
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital located in Arroyo Grande California is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital 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. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.
Responsibilities
Directs supervises delivers and evaluates patient care through the use of the nursing process. Maintains the standards of nursing care and practices consistent with the policies and procedures of the hospital and the Nursing Dept. Provides care primarily to the adult and geriatric populations however may care for selected pediatric patients as required.
This position is represented by CNA and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Current California Registered Nurse license (RG RN)
- Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
- Current AHA ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire (CT ACLS)
Preferred Requirements:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in acute care
Special Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to assess patients and deliver care
Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
