What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Observation Area position at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital?
Job Summary
The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for delivering high-quality patient-centered care in the Observation Area at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital.
Key Responsibilities
- Nurses utilize the nursing process to solve problems and anticipate patient needs.
- They assess patients to identify areas requiring attention, recognizing subtle changes in clinical situations and adapting care plans accordingly.
- Clinical Staff Nurses apply their knowledge and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
- They promote patient satisfaction by demonstrating empathy and respect for patients' rights.
- Nurses develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families, conducting hourly rounding and advocating for patient needs.
- Effective communication is crucial, using SBAR in hand-off situations and documenting patient care according to hospital policies.
- Nurses prioritize variables affecting patient comfort, utilizing various modalities to enhance physical and psychosocial interventions.
- They work collaboratively with Care Managers to coordinate discharge planning and actively participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- California Nursing license required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least one year of clinical nursing experience in a relevant environment.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish) and Basic Life Support certification are desirable.
