REGISTERED NURSE
MEDICAL SURGICAL DEPARTMENT Swing Bed
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:
- Implements the nursing process with patients including carrying our physicians orders regarding diet, medication and treatment in accordance with hospital standards of care
- Performs assessments; monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation; documents nursing interventions on care plans and medical records, and reports findings to physicians as needed
- Instructs patients, staff and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans and related patient care
- Distributes and maintains records of controlled drugs and insures their security
- Responds to emergencies; maintains availability of medications and supplies; ensures cleanliness of equipment and environment
- May participate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team in the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- May participate in the development and review of policies and procedures
- Assists in resolving charge discrepancies as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of accredited school of registered nursing
- Current California RN license
- Minimum one year acute care experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Registered Nurse I is eligible to advance to Registered Nurse II after completion of six months employment with MCDH
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit a high degree of professionalism
- Capable of performing position related physical requirements
ACLS, BLS Preferred: Cert in Specialty (M/S or Geriatric)