Registered Nurse-Surgery Center-Ambulatory

The purpose of this position is to protect and promote health, prevent illness and injury, and alleviate suffering through nursing diagnosis and treatment. Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting through oversight of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide holistic care and advocate for patients and families served.

Responsibilities

Is a primary clinical resource for staff on assigned unit; Is a role model and mentor for staff; Represents the leadership of the unit in the absence of the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nurse Manager, or Director; Provides leadership and support for staff through effective problem solving and decision making; Prepares and adjusts staff assignments based on the abilities of staff and needs of the patient population; Prioritizes care based on the needs and acuity of patients on the unit; Assigns admissions and arranges transfers in coordination with House Supervisor, Bed Coordinator, or Manager as appropriate; Ensures collaboration between staff, physicians, other providers, and departments involved in the care of patients on their unit; Coordinates care in high-risk/emergent situations and keeps Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor aware of critical patients and any unit issues; Ensures patient care issues are documented and reported; Provides patient care as needed/requested; Makes fiscally responsible decisions regarding staffing and use of patient supplies; Maintains an awareness of regulatory compliance; Performs audits and reports as assigned; Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

CA RN license; BLS; Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer; ACLS within one year of hire/transfer; PALS within six months of hire/transfer

Nice to have

Nationally recognized certification per specialty Core Curriculum Pathway; BSN, MSN, or currently enrolled in RN-BSN program; Minimum of two years RN experience in specialty area

Benefits

Benefit eligible; Full-Time Benefit Eligible