RN II - Surgical 3 East *Up to $20,000 Hiring Bonus*
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Mission Viejo
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse II for the Surgical 3 East
Department at Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center.Location:
Mission Viejo, CAWork Schedule: Full Time - 72 Biweekly HoursShift:
12-hour, NightsJob Summary:The RN independently uses the nursing
process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for a group
of patients. Uses information from a variety of sources to assess,
plan, implement, identify outcomes and evaluate patient's plan of
care.The Clinical Nurse II oversees the duties and competencies of
the healthcare team; these include the performance of nursing
assistant duties, and in specified departments basic respiratory,
phlebotomy, cardiology, clerical, food service, and environmental
services duties as applicable.The Clinical Nurse II will practice
in accordance with all regulatory, professional, legal, and
hospital policies.Essential FunctionsCLINICAL PRACTICE: The
practitioner is accountable to recognize the health and quality of
life needs of patients, family, and community and to collaborate
with them to achieve mutually agreed upon goals. The practitioner
utilizes his/her specialized skills and scientific knowledge to
design collaborative and integrated care that binds together all
resources in a goal oriented movement toward health. Components of
clinical practice are competence, evidenced based
practice/continuous quality improvement, advanced practice nursing,
and practice standards.Provides a safe environment specific to age
and development of the patient.Provides safe environment specific
to age and development of patient population served.Adheres to all
safety policies and procedures.Identifies safety issues or hazards
in the work environment and communicates deficiencies
appropriately.Develops ongoing plan for
self-development.Demonstrates knowledge of standards of care for
patients in daily practice including knowledge of procedures for
high-risk patients.In addition can verbalize knowledge that
standards of care/procedures are research based.Develops and
completes annual plan with nurse manager/designee including time
frame for obtaining necessary skills/education.Verbalizes current
knowledge of the standard of practice in their nursing
specialty.Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached and
mentored.Seeks information regarding specialty certification
(Verbalizes knowledge that the opportunity exists in
specialty).Assists in creating an environment that promotes
educational growth opportunities for peers.Assesses team members,
students, and orientee's use of newly learned skills in the work
setting per established standards of care and standards of practice
(Looking at competencies, skills in accordance with standards of
practice).Designs learning opportunities for team members,
students, and orientees in acquisition of skills (Seeks information
from staff on educational needs, participate with educator,
advanced practice, Clin III or Clin IV in filling the
needs).Assures quality through application of policy, procedure,
standards of care, clinical pathways and protocol
changes.Demonstrates awareness of literature in the area of
evidence-based practice (Ability to verbalize names of relevant
journals and is able to access them).Acts as a resource to other
team members when clarification is needed (Brings in articles that
are of interest to share with peers - especially important for
unusual or high risk patients).Questions orders that deviate from
usual standard of practice.Incorporates performance improvement
recommendations into clinical practice (Ability and willingness to
carry our recommendations- for example from implementation of new
product or technology, new practice from literature review
recommendations).Participates in data collection for
research/studies as directed (Collects pt data for research, chart
review).Maintains clinical competence.Maintains knowledge of nurse
practice act (Knowledge of RN, LVN and CNA scope).Demonstrates and
maintains competence in required hospital wide and service specific
competency programs (Participation in skills day, specialty
competencies i.e. fetal monitoring, oncology certification, TBI
competency).Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
including knowledge of the principles of growth and development,
psychosocial characteristics, and interventions for age-specific
requirements of the assigned unit (Evaluation of staff members
nursing care plans).Utilizes nursing process to perform a
comprehensive, age-specific assessment of patient and family
needs.Performs a comprehensive patient/family physical assessment
on assigned patients demonstrating the ability to integrate
cultural, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the specific
population served.Identifies trends in patients' clinical course,
assesses proactively, when necessary.Utilizes an interdisciplinary
approach to assessment.Serves as a clinical resource in the
development of basic assessment skills interventions.Identifies
formal teaching needs for specific patients/ families and
communities.Includes ability to go beyond items on the pre-printed
teaching record when needed by patient.Identifies teaching goals
with patient/family and utilizes resources to develop complex,
interdisciplinary teaching plans.Identifies ongoing needs and makes
referrals utilizing community resources.Assures that
patients/families have acquired all necessary skills and referrals
for post-hospitalization.Utilizes nursing process to develop and
revise plan of care.Obtains resources and collaborates with other
departments regarding teaching needs (audit of teaching
record).Identifies and selects appropriate patients for patient
care conferences (Number of patients ID for pt
conferences).Initiates discharge planning upon admission and
facilitates the discharge plan based upon the patient's continuing
care needs.Plans for interventions that minimize complications and
life-threatening situations.Participates in interdisciplinary
conferences (Number of conferences attended).Implements safe and
therapeutic care for patients.Implements plan of care for patients
of moderate complexity.Re-prioritizes as necessary to adapt to
changing patient condition, work environment and patient
assignments.Responds to individual/cultural differences in
patient/family care.Evaluates patient assessment, planning and
implementation in relation to intended goals and progress toward
expected outcomes.Involves the interdisciplinary team in evaluating
the patient's/family's progress toward attaining expected
outcomes.Utilizes ongoing assessment data to revise the diagnoses,
outcomes, and plan of care as needed.Evaluates the effectiveness of
interventions and the patient's response in relation to
outcomes.COLLABORATION: The process whereby the health care team
plan and practice together as colleagues working interdependently
within the boundaries of their scope of practices using shared
values and mutual respect for each others' contribution to care for
individuals, their families and communities. Major elements include
non-hierarchical relationships and intra-inter professional
collegiality.Facilitates patient care through effective
communication.Communicates patient condition/care changes to charge
nurse, supervisor, medical staff and other team members.Completes
shift report and documentation in a timely manner.Anticipates and
is prepared to present information to patients and families
regarding plan of care.Responsible for accurate, complete, and
individualized documentation of patient assessment, goals, plan of
care, interventions and care provided, as well as patient's
progress toward discharge goals.Develops and maintains therapeutic
and effective relationships with patient/family and the health care
team.Demonstrates team spirit and readily offers assistance to team
members.Establishes effective working relationships with
colleagues, physicians and healthcare team (Demonstrates good
communication and collaboration skills that promote positive
outcomes for patients).Demonstrates involvement of with patients
and families in care (Appropriate use of referrals as demonstrated
on the Multidisciplinary Teaching Record).Demonstrates honest and
direct review of peers with an effort to influence change
positively (Is feedback constructive and positive?).Tactfully
handles difficult situations, resolving differences in a
constructive manner.Demonstrates and reinforces professional
behavior in self and colleagues (i.e. being on time, available to
cosign waste, encourages others growth, encourages private handling
of issues with people involved).Delegates care appropriately.Adapts
to changing clinical situations and delegates to team members
appropriately and ensures completion of those tasks (Effective,
appropriate delegation to clinical partners, techs, NCS aids and
other ancillary staff).Determines work priorities and makes
assignments according to patient acuity, staff knowledge of age
group and competency level.Participates in Shared Governance/
Participative Leadership.Actively participates in unit/service
level committee/task force.Participates with unit manager and
fellow associates in defining, implementing, and evaluating unit
goals.Promotes change to meet unit needs.Demonstrates awareness of
unit/ service budget.Actively participates in cost effectiveness
initiatives, seeks opportunities to eliminate inappropriate and
wasteful use of resources (Demonstrates effective resource
utilization in care of individual patients, makes suggestions on
effective supply and equipment management in patient care on the
unit).Articulates fundamental unit budgetary principals, such as
equipment charges and staffing ratios.Demonstrates awareness of
unit and service guidelines related to staffing and
scheduling.Follows scheduling guidelines and demonstrates
flexibility in order to meet unit and patient needs.CULTURE AND
CARING: The central theme of the SJHS practice model is the caring
relationship that exists between the patient/family and
nurse.Caring practices are activities that are responsive to the
uniqueness of the patient/family and that create a compassionate
and therapeutic environment. Holistic practice addresses physical,
emotional, spiritual, cognitive and developmental needs of patients
and families across the life span. Care for the body, mind and
spirit - from birth to final stage of life - is a desired
characteristic of professional practice.Culture is a collection of
traditions, beliefs, values and behaviors that make up the context
for how care is delivered. Culture forms and develops over time.
The desired culture supports and values are: Innovative and
improvement, openness, risk taking, integrity, trust, and mutual
respect; A nursing code of ethics, which is securely integrated
into day-to-day activities; Interdisciplinary collaboration;
Advancement of nursing practice; Reward and recognition for
professional achievements.Demonstrates behavior that supports a
culture based on innovation, openness, integrity, trust and mutual
respect.Acknowledges the unique contributions of each
individual.Thinks broadly when seeking new ways to improve
performance, processes, and service.Creates an environment of
continuous improvement.Tries new approaches and takes appropriate
risks.Seeks out and utilizes best practices.Strives to be open,
flexible, supportive and adaptable to change.Seeks opportunities to
facilitate change and encourages others to do the same.Responds
resourcefully to new demands and challenges.Maintains a
constructive, positive outlook amidst change and
uncertainty.Contributes positively to create and maintain a
healing, healthy work environment.Demonstrates commitment toward
customer satisfaction and patient advocacy.Participates in
performance improvement plans with nurse manager/customer
satisfaction enhancement activities.Individualizes the healthcare
environment to meet the diverse needs of the patient and family
(Family centered care, method of welcoming pt and family to unit,
meets culturally diverse needs).Utilizes existing reporting
channels of communication to initiate steps to promote patient
advocacy (Knowledge of appropriate channels).Demonstrates
commitment to customer satisfaction through active participation in
satisfaction enhancement activities.Promotes healing by helping the
patient/family cope and providing appropriate referrals, as
needed.Follows through on customer dissatisfaction issues in a
timely manner (Knowledge of resources).Maintains ethical
standards.Knowledge of resources and method to access.Requests
consultation from expert resources as needed for problem
resolution.Intervenes with the team members regarding
incompetent/unsafe/unethical care practices, and informs nurse
manager of situation.Skills:Excellent verbal, written, and
interpersonal skills with patients, patients' families, and
ancillary departments.Good math skills and basic computer data
entry skills.Current clinical skills of unit specific type
patients.Analytical skills necessary in order to organize and
prepare nursing care plans, implement effective nursing care, and
develop solutions to patient care problems.Ability to concentrate
and pay close attention to detail when performing professional
nursing care and dealing with patients and families often under
intense situations.Proficient in required competencies upon
completion of orientation, as listed on the unit specific
orientation and competency assessment form, and may also be listed
on performance criteria documents.Ability to coordinate and
delegate team activities.Minimum Position
Requirements:Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing (must be
enrolled in program before March 2014), and enrolled in Bachelor's
Degree Nursing program at time of transfer into RN role (hired
before March 2014)Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or obtain within 2
years of hire; must be enrolled in program at time of hire
(effective March 1, 2018).Experience : Effective March: 1, 2018,
experienced RN's must have 1 year of
experience.Licenses/Certifications:California RN License.BLS, ACLS,
PALS or NRP per unit need must be American Heart Association
certificationsACLS within 6 months of hire (will only be assigned
to patient care when another ACLS/PALS nurse is present).At Mission
Hospital with locations in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach, CA our
core values of Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence and
Integrity translate into an environment where the welfare of our
patients always comes before the bottom line. As a member of
Providence Health System, we serve all of south Orange
County.Mission Hospital Mission Viejo is a Level II Trauma Center
and is the area's designated regional trauma center. We have
Centers of Excellence in heart, maternity, trauma, breast care,
spine, vascular, stroke and brain injury.Mission Hospital Laguna
Beach provides local coastal communities with 24-hour emergency
department services, medical/surgical services, behavioral health
programs including inpatient and outpatient psychiatric and
chemical dependency services and an outpatient eating disorder
program.Mission Surgery Center performs approximately 4,500 annual
surgeries and provides a safe and convenient outpatient setting. It
is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health
Care.We've received two Beacon Awards for clinical excellence and
in 2012 we received Magnet Designation which recognizes hospitals
for top patient care, quality nursing and innovations in nursing
and healthcare. We offer a collegial work environment with
competitive salaries and benefits.Mission Hospital provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, Mission Hospital complies with applicable state and
local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every
location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies
to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting,
hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall,
transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Positions
specified as "on call/per diem" refers to employment consisting of
shifts scheduled on as "as needed basis" to fill in for staff
vacancies.Company: Mission Hospital Regional Medical
CenterCategory: Surgical Services (Intraop)Req ID: R356934
Keywords: Providence Health & Services, Mission Viejo , RN II - Surgical 3 East *Up to $20,000 Hiring Bonus*, Healthcare , Mission Viejo, California
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