This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner. Responsibilities include directingPCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching ofpatients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation. Integration of patient carestandards are incorporated into all clinical activities.This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim RegionalMedical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC AnaheimRegional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional MedicalCenter's strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expectedto support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient's Rights, Confidentialityof Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives.
ResponsibilitiesConsistently applies infection control policies/practices.B. Meets population/age specific competencies.C. Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.D. Department specific performance improvement project.E. Uses the Nursing Process as the framework for management of patient care.F. Provides leadership and clear direction to all members of the healthcare team.G. Provides for psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients, family, and others.H. Provides for the education of patients, family, and others.I. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations.J. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently administer medications, intravenous therapy, & basic fluidmanagement.K. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment, supplies, & perform therapeutic/diagnosticinterventions.L. Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsEDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCEGraduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred.One year acute care experience preferred.Basic computer skills preferred.LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONSCurrent CA RN licenseCurrent BLS-HCPCurrent ACLS (Excludes NICU)Current NRP (Labor & Delivery / OB Acute / NICU)Basic Dysrhythmia Class completion: Optional for RN with at least 6 months experience, and successful completion of EKG competency examUnit specific certification
PALS NIH Certification Management of Assaultive Behavior Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) preferredEmergency Nursing Course preferred
Employment Type: OTHER