RN ICU
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Clinical Nurse II: CCU

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA, US

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse II - Critical Care role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for assigned patients in a critical care unit including Neuro ICU, CCU, and Sub ICU. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned. Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs. Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed, and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Clinical Nurse II is involved in Hoag Committee/Council with at least 50% attendance, communicates quarterly to UPC (Unit Practice Council) on committee/council work, and completes three supplemental activities a year.

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Is knowledgeable about the emotional and rehabilitative aspects of care and is capable of applying appropriate therapeutic interventions. Provides assessment utilizing current ACLS certification and protocols renders lifesaving first aid and makes appropriate referral to the nearest organization that is capable of providing needed services. Demonstrates ability to manage various types of tubes and other devices such as Foley /straight catheter, feeding tubes, chest tubes, JP drains, Hemovacs. T-tubes, wound drains, ostomy care, suprapubic catheter, continuous bladder irrigation. Demonstrates correct set up and performance monitoring of hemodynamic systems such as Swan-ganz catheter, arterial catheter, and cardiac output. Demonstrates accurate knowledge of critical Lab values and their normal ranges. Reports and documents appropriately. Demonstrates ability to verify correct lead telemetry placement. Validates telemetry strips every 4 hours and PRN. Documents appropriately. Participates in assessing and meeting patient and family education needs. Provides complete patient report to oncoming RN, ensures documentation is complete, physician orders are signed off, and patient rooms are in order. Communicates pertinent information to RN, physician, and patients as needed. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean and wears appropriate identification while on duty. Completes annual health, safety, and education requirements. Maintains professional growth and development. Maintains confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patient population served. Attends all mandatory in-services and staff meetings. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, ethics, and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department. Maintains current licensure/certification for position, if applicable. Demonstrates Guest Relation’s skills to patients, physicians, visitors, employees, and any other individuals with whom they may come in contact. Follows departmental and hospital Health, Safety, Security, Hazardous Materials policies and procedures. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Basic computer knowledge. Organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations. Maintain good working relationship with co-workers. Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance. Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Graduate from an accredited Registered Nursing program. Licenses/Certifications Health Services\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required Health Services\BCLS - Basic Life Support Facility-Specified Required Health Services\ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Facility-Specified Required Experience Minimum one year training and experience in Critical Care. Able to communicate effectively in English- both written and verbal $20K SOB-Pay Range: $49.57 - $64.75/Hr ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.