What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Stepdown - Chula Vista - Days position at Scripps Health?
Position: Full-Time RN (72 hours per pay period)
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts on variable days, including holidays and weekends.
Location: Scripps Mercy Hospital, Chula Vista
Incentive: New Hire Bonus eligible up to $7,000
Join the Scripps Health team and collaborate with passionate caregivers dedicated to providing exceptional, patient-centered healthcare. At Scripps, your efforts will be recognized and appreciated as you build a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.
Why Choose Scripps Health?
AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:
- Ranked #5 in Fortune's Best Workplaces in Health Care 2024
- #78 in PEOPLE's 2024 Companies that Care
- #95 in Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024
- Nearly 25% of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over a decade
About the Stepdown Unit
Our Stepdown Unit at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista is a 34-bed facility focused on high-acuity patients, including those recovering from strokes, cardiac issues, and patients on critical drip protocols. This unit specializes in continuous cardiac monitoring for conditions such as myocardial infarction, chest pain, unstable angina, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure.
Role Overview
As an RN in the Stepdown Unit, you will have the opportunity to rotate between two levels of care: step-down and med/surg/tele. You should be comfortable with cardiac rhythm interpretation, managing cardiac drips, and providing respiratory support.
Join us at Scripps Mercy Hospital, where your skills and compassion will make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and their families. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
New Hire Bonus Eligible up to $7k
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.
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Required Qualifications:
- Current BLS and ACLS through American Heart Association.
- Current CA RN License.
- One (1) year of recent RN experience (at least 6 months in an inpatient setting).
- Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least six (6) months of experience in Telemetry/Stepdown RN.
- NIHSS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire.
- PCCN certification.
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.
