RN Surgical Acute

Overview

Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America's 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The 21-bed Surgical Acute Unit at Mercy Hospital of Folsom's serves a mixture of medical surgical and telemetry patients all within a private room setting. The most common surgical cases are orthopedic and spine. Teamwork and continued improvement efforts to produce the best patient outcomes is strongly valued and we are looking for dedicated individuals who share our passion for patient care.

Mercy Hospital of Folsom a member of Dignity Health is currently looking for a Registered Nurse to join their Surgical Acute team. The Registered Nurse is a professional who provides and supervises care to individuals and families. Utilizing a holistic approach the registered nurse provides patient and family care based on the nursing process and consistently provides a safe and confidential environment throughout the delivery of care. As a professional the registered nurse is responsible for providing leadership and maintaining personal professional development.

The position shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy Hospital of Folsom and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.

• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.

• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.

• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.

• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.

• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.

• Self-Development: Continues education by attending non-mandatory education offerings specific to area of practice. Maintains awareness of issues related to nursing profession.

• Goals: Provides measurable written goals appropriate to level of experience during annual appraisal process. Achieves pre-set goals throughout the year.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft

• Adoption Assistance

• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

• Retirement Programs

• Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Minimum

• At least 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care Medical-Surgical Unit

• Current California RN License and BLS from the American Heart Association

• American Heart Association ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire

• Other certifications may be required