What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff RN - Float Pool (Critical Care) FT Days position at Torrance Memorial Medical Center?
Description
The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit.
Core Competencies
Adheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard / benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions / bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies
Interprets EKG tracings as they relate to drug therapies and disease process and intervenes. Education
Degree Program College DiplomaNursing Additional Information Experience
Number of Years Experience Type of Experience 2Telemetry Additional Information N / A `License / Certification Requirements
Registered Nurse LicenseBasic arrhythmia and / or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experienceACLS Certification from the American Heart Association
Compensation Range : 50.93- $80.45 / Hour
Salary : $51 - $80
