PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Location
Brawley, California
Salary
$30 / HOUR
Provide safe, direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse using the nursing process. Collaborate with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Must be a graduate of a nursing school with a current AHA BLS certification. Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting is preferred.
All duties will be performed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. Work within the nursing process to provide care to assigned patients. Serve as a role model to promote a positive work environment and quality patient care.
Essential functions: Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
1. Able to adapt to change in workload. Able to perform in a precise and accurate manner in handling priority tasks.
2. Care for the geriatric patient with knowledge and clinical skills of the aging process.
3. Care for the pediatric patient with knowledge and skills of the growth and development process.
4. Acts as patient advocate for patient rights by initiating and maintaining confidentiality, privacy and safety for the patient.
5. Accepts constructive criticism and incorporates suggestions into practice.
6. Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
7. Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practice.
8. Current knowledge of Standard Precautions in dealing with potential exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens.
9. Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.
10. Functions within limits of state Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
11. Other duties as assigned from time to time.
1. The Department Charge Nurse has overall responsibility for shift assignments and emergency situations
2. The Department Director is responsible for the long term schedule, performance appraisal (with input from other team members), and quality management issues related to patient care, facility and in-service needs.
1. Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.
1. Must have graduated from a Nursing School.
2. Current AHA BLS required upon hire.
3. ACLS, NRP and PALS certification as required by Department. These certifications must be completed before the 90 day provisional period
Age of population served: Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric All X No Patient Care
Physical requirements: See attached
1. Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions, must have the ability and desire to learn job functions outlined in the job description, must work as part of a team in order to achieve a common goal and must maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
1. Scheduling is determined by patient care needs and includes weekends, holidays, nights, call, etc...
2. Working every other weekend is a minimum requirement.
3. Shift and call assignments are modified to reflect department needs.
4. In staff emergencies, will be able to work on alternate shifts and/or rotating job schedules or similar activities, at intervals for limited periods of time as mandated by department needs
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