Summary:

Join our team at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital as a Full-Time RN Circulator Nurse! As a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for providing excellent clinical nursing practice and managing patient care. This role requires a commitment to providing high-quality, individualized patient-centered care based on the Watson Model of Care. If you are passionate about making a positive impact on patients and their families, we invite you to apply!

At Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, we are dedicated to fulfilling our mission and values, and we strive to make a difference in our community. Join us and be part of a team that is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare to all.

Position Details:

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts (1300-2330)
• Location: Downey, CA

Responsibilities:

As an RN Circulator Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving model to anticipate and meet patient and family needs
• Assessing patients and implementing appropriate nursing interventions
• Applying current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions
• Developing and maintaining therapeutic nurse/patient relationships and conducting hourly rounding on patients
• Communicating effectively using the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) method
• Documenting patient care, including assessments, plans, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care
• Maximizing patient comfort and actively involving patients and their families in the recovery process
• Collaborating with Care Managers for interdisciplinary discharge planning
• Reviewing patient orders, communicating changes in patient condition with physicians, and ensuring follow-up care
• Supervising and evaluating ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orientees, and registry staff
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards
• Participating in quality and performance improvement activities

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred; Associates in nursing required
• Qualifications/Experience: Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical nursing experience in Surgical Services nursing preferred; Current California Nursing license; CNOR certification preferred
• Special Skills/Knowledge: Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish); Basic computer skills; Current BLS and ACLS certifications; Electronic Medical Record experience preferred

About Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is a leading healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional care to our community. We offer a diverse range of services and strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare to all.