Job Description
Overview:
Under the direction of the Institution's CEO/CNE or designee, Temporary/Relief Nurse RN shall provide services as permitted within the scope of practice for Registered Nurses in accordance with Institution/Facility policies and procedures.
What you will be doing:
Plan and implement nursing care including the administration of medication, therapeutic agents, treatments and disease prevention, orders by the physician, and obtaining specimens for diagnostic testing;
Participate as a member of the Inter-disciplinary team in developing multidisciplinary treatment efforts; assist physicians with medical or minor surgical procedures, and prepare records and other reports;
Provide observation, ongoing patient/youth assessments, and therapeutic intervention consistent with the patient/youth physical and psychological status; evaluate the effectiveness of patient/youth treatment regimens and record progress;
Document all nursing activities in medical records, including an initial nursing assessment, treatment interventions, and patient/youth education; and
Ensure a safe therapeutic environment for the patient/youth and staff; maintain order; and supervise the conduct of patient/youth.
What you must have:
RN licenses in the state of CA
1-2 year experience
Possess current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association Provider or American Red Cross (with AED).
Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds without restrictions.