RN ICU Per Diem Nights

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.

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Reporting to the Administrative Director, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process.

• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked: Adult (x) Geriatric (x).

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, and adjusts nursing care interventions appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.

• Knowledgably administers medications per protocol/policy, observing and documenting patient's response.

• Assess patients' conditions and develops and updates individual plans of care

• Monitors physiological, cognitive status of patients and timely report changes to physicians and/or other appropriate personnel, includes follow-up on lab/test results.

• Documents in a clear, complete, legible, organized and timely manner, demonstrating critical thinking skill in the nursing process.

• Maintains current competencies and skill levels required for work/specialty area.

• Participates in quality and performance improvement programs

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of RN Training Program

• Completion of a basic EKG course

Preferred Education:

Prefer Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

• One (1) year experience in ICU setting preferred.

• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

• Current California RN license
• AHA BLS
• AHA ACLS
• NIHSS Stroke Certification
• LA County Fire Card
• EKG Dysthymia Interpretation Course

Shift: Nights

Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15am

Shift Hours: 12

Weekly Hours: 0

Type: Per Diem

FTE: .0