jobs in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Nursing Jobs in Santa Fe Springs, CA

Staff RN - Operating Room FT Days (12 hours)

Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA

$55.29 - $74.66 / hour

The Staff RN uses the nursing process to deliver nursing care to a given patient care population as it relates to the care setting. Nursing care is based on the interpretation and execution of the medical and nursing plan of treatment utilizing established procedures standards and protocols of individuals within the assigned work shift. The Staff RN provides nursing care to the population served in the unit. Core Competencies Adheres to infection prevention guidelines Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal care Assesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial status Communicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of care Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals Interprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process Maintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the profession Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model Participates in organizational activities Participates in Peer Review Participates in professional development activities Performs as a preceptor in an active and engaged manner Provides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundles Provides patient and family education throughout the care of patient Uses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needs Utilizes resources in an economical manner Utilizes safe administration of medications Utilizes Safe Patient Handling Department Specific Competencies Environmental Management Safety - Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety. (Excellence/Service) Environmental Management: Worker Safety - Monitors and manipulates the worksets environment to promote safety and health of workers. Increases surveillance of worksite to reduce risk of fires. Latex Precautions - Reducing the risk of a systemic reaction to latex. Malignant Hyperthermia Precautions - Prevents or reduces hyper metabolic responses to pharmacologic agents used during surgery. Applies to pneumatic tourniquet, while minimizing the potential for patient injury from use of the device. Prevents nosocomial infection in the operating room. Assists the surgeon with operative procedures and care of the surgical patient. Moves the patient or body part to promote surgical exposure while reducing the risk of discomfort and complications. Minimizes the potential for iatrogenic injury to the patient related to a procedure. Attains and or maintains body temperature within normal range. Minimizes apprehension, dread, foreboding or uneasiness related to an unidentified source of anticipated danger. Arranges to be with another during a time of need. Provides comfort and communication through purposeful tactile contact. Determines the effectiveness of a new products or equipment. Ensures acquisition and maintenance of appropriate items for providing patient care. Obtains, prepares, and preserves specimen for a laboratory test. Physician support - Collaboration with physicians to provide quality patient care. Collaborates with attending physicians and consultants to provide optimal quality patient care treatments. Education Degree Program College Diploma Nursing Additional Information Experience Number of Years Experience Type of Experience License / Certification Requirements Registered Nurse License BCLS or ACLS Certification Compensation Range: $55.29- $74.66 / hour

Student Nurse

Per Diem

2 weeks ago

Student Nurse, Float Pool, Nursing Administration, Per Diem, Days

PIH Health Downey, CA

$23 / hour

Facilitates the provision of timely and effective patient care under the supervision of licensed members of the healthcare team. Helps maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations. Patient care is delivered consistent with the model and philosophy of relationship based care. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram . Required Skills Written and verbal English communication skills Basic organizational skills Knowledge of medical terminology Knowledge of infection control Able to work using aseptic techniques Required Experience Required: Completion of first semester (fundamentals of nursing) in accredited nursing education program Evidence of continuing education where required. Basic windows and mouse skills Current Basic Life Support Certification. Address 11500 Brookshire Ave. Salary 23.00-23.00 Shift Days Zip Code 90241