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RN - Trauma Stepdown - La Jolla

Scripps Health

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Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Location

San Diego, California

Quick overview

Provide direct patient care including assessment, planning, and implementation of care within a 21-bed Trauma Stepdown Unit. Collaborate with a medical team to restore patient function and optimize outcomes while maintaining patient autonomy.

Requirements summary

Requires a California Registered Nurse License, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least one year of recent RN experience. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in trauma or orthopedic care are preferred.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateCare PlanningPatient AssessmentACLSAcute CareBLSTrauma CarePatient Centered CareOrthopedic Care

Job description

  • This is a 12-hour Full Time, Day Shift, position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla.
  • Eligible for up to $7K Bonus including retention and relocation.
  • The Stepdown Unit (also known as Trauma Stepdown) provides patients with a Care Team of medical professionals specializing in providing patient centered care.
  • Patients and families can be rest assured that Scripps provides acute care in a hospital context offering a comprehensive range of specialties.
  • This ensures that our expertise is there when patients need it most.
  • Our team remains committed to professional development, dedication to their team members and best care practices and making patients feel comfortable with and informed about their treatment.
  • Join our 21 Bed Stepdown Unit where you will provide direct patient care including assessment, planning and implementing care; and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.
  • With primary responsibility for the patients' care, you will be amongst a team that is dedicated to creating an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care, while maintaining the respect, autonomy and individuality of every patient.
  • You will have the support of your team to ensure optimal patient care and success in your role.
  • New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible.
  • Ask your Talent Advisor for details.
  • The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:​ Internal candidates​ Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago​ In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met​: Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)​ Must remain in original department/specialty​ Must remain in original Job Title​ Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications

One (1) year of recent RN experience (6 months in PCU, DOU or Stepdown) California Registered Nurse License Current American Heart Association BLS & ACLS Certification Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing One (1) year of recent RN experience in Trauma and orthopedic care.

Benefits

  • Relocation Incentive
  • Retention Bonus

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Scripps Health

With offices throughout San Diego County, our doctors and APCs specialize in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.

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IndustryMedical Practices
TypePrivately Held
Size201-500 employees
HQSan Diego, CA
Founded1988
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