What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Neuro Surgical Trauma ICU position at Scripps Health?
RN - NST ICU - La Jolla - Nights - Bonus Eligible
This is a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift, a position benefits eligible, located at Scripps La Jolla campus.
This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .
Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.
Why join Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
* #5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2023
* #78 in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care
* #95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023
* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024
* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
We invite you to join Scripps Memorial La Jolla, a nationally designated Magnet Hospital, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and recognized Level I Trauma Center. In the 30-bed Neuro-Surgical Trauma ICU (NST ICU), our highly engaged Registered Nurses are part of a Model Care Team, focused on excellent standardized practices and evidence-based patient-centered care.
NST ICU specializes in caring for acute patients with a variety of disease states. As a destination center for higher level of Neuro-Surgical Trauma care in Southern California, NST ICU implements progressive programs and therapies. As a member of our team, you will gain experience in:
* Trauma surgery care, trauma care, or care of critically injured trauma patient
* Comprehensive Stroke Care
* Neurosurgery
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- EVD, Camino, Licox, Lumbar drain
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* Interventional Radiology
* Shock and advanced resuscitation measures
* Mechanical circulatory support
o CRRT, MTP, Target Temperature Management
Responsibilities include:
* Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.
* Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
* With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.
* Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
The ideal candidate will have one year of adult ICU experience, is committed to elevating their professional practice, and seeks to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. The NST ICU is committed to education and hands-on training opportunities to take nurses from novice to expert through our customized training with Clinical Mentors, Educators, and one-on-one preceptorships. If you're up for the challenge, join our team and experience the rewarding gift you can give to our patients and community.
New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible up to $7K , including relocation.
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
- Internal candidates
- Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago
In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:
- Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
- Must remain in original department/specialty
- Must remain in original Job Title
- Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.
Required Qualifications:
- Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
- One year of recent RN experience in an adult ICU
- California Registered Nurse License
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS Certification
- Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- NIH Certification
- Six (6) months of RN Progressive Care experience
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
