Summary:

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the role of ICU Staff Nurse at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. As an ICU Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for providing exceptional patient care and ensuring the smooth management of the ICU unit. If you are passionate about nursing and want to make a difference in the lives of patients, apply now!

Details:

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Norwalk, CA
• Shift: Day Shift

Job Description:

The Clinical Staff Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the Clinical Unit Supervisor, the Clinical Staff Nurse has 12-hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high-quality, individualized patient/family-centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness.

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process as a problem-solving model to anticipate and plan for patient and family needs.
• Conduct nursing assessment focused on target areas specific to the patient population.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care.
• Communicate with patients, families, and co-workers with respect and professionalism.
• Maintain a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Document all patient care activities following unit-specific and hospital policies and procedures.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary discharge planning for assigned patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to communicate changes in patient condition and obtain necessary orders.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and document outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel and orientees.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards.
• Participate in unit-specific Quality and Performance Improvement activities.

Requirements:

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent (BSN preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience in Critical Care nursing.
• License: Current California Nursing license.
• Certification: Certification in Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• Special Skills: Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish). Basic computer skills. Current BLS and ACLS certification. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred.

At Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients!