What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse - INTVRAD position at MFS Talent?
- Shift: Rotating - 8/10/12 hrs, 36-40hrs/week.
- Work location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
- Compensation: $70 to $87 per hour
- Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture
- Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.
- Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis.
- Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
- Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
- Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
- Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
- Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
- Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
- Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 1-2 year of relevant experience.
- CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Sick time off
Salary : $70 - $87
