RN Ed PRN

Overview

Mark Twain Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. Mark Twain Medical Center opened on August 26 1951 and is located in beautiful San Andreas California. Since opening Mark Twain has provided the highest quality health care for all those needing medical care in Calaveras County. We offer care expert staff and state-of-the-art equipment to meet the growing needs of our community and are committed to the values of dignity collaboration justice stewardship and excellence.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Performs the nursing process through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of safe, therapeutic care for patients with overt and covert needs, appropriate to patient age. Assists with managing the patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Assumes responsibility and accountability of total patient care and relief charge nurse duties. This position treats/cares for patients of all ages. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values.

• Evaluating patients presenting complaint at triage

• Assessing and identifying actual or potential health problems

• Communicating information to the physician about patient concerns/needs

• Identifying needed nursing regimen; executing nursing regimen through the selection, performance, management and evaluation of nursing action

• Assessing health status for the purpose of providing nursing care, providing health teaching and/or home care instructions

• Providing care based on patient's and /or significant others age and level of growth and development

• Administering medications, treatments and executing regimens prescribed by licensed physicians

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in California

• Current BLS, PALS, and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association

• 6 months or more of acute care experience

• MICN - within 6 months of hire

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)