Clinical Nurse
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: Riverside
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
HoursShift Start Time:7 PMShift End Time:7:30 AMAdditional Shift
Information:Weekend Requirements:Every OtherOn-Call
Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$52.560
- $65.190 - $77.810--The stated pay scale reflects the range as
defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp
HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses
Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals,
NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO.-- Placement within the range is based on
years of RN experience.What You Will DoTo provide direct and
indirect nursing services to patients and families.SummaryPCU Heart
Failure 5E is a 44 bed unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
The unit focuses on--Heart Failure--but can also care for a wide
variety of cardiac patients who need continuous cardiac monitoring.
Patient population includes, but is not limited to, myocardial
infraction, chest pain, unstable angina, cath lab, angioplasty,
hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. The nursing staff is
skilled in critical care nursing techniques and an intermediate
level of observation of patients that typically includes an
assessment of vital signs and other physiological indicators every
4 hours.Bonuses- Qualified external candidates may be eligible for
a Sign-on Bonus or Relocation Assistance of $5,000- Sharp employee
may be eligible for a $2,500 Employee Referral Bonus- $15K
conversion bonus available for current Sharp HealthCare Travelers
in lieu of any sign-on and relocation bonuses currently being
offered by the departmentRequired Qualifications
- Graduate of nursing school
- One year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months
experience will complete the new grad requirements)
- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered
Nursing
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS
Healthcare) - American Heart AssociationPreferred Skills and
Qualifications
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- One year recent Acute Care Medical
Surgical/Telemetry/PCU/LTAC/SNF/Post-Acute RN experienceKnowledge,
Skills, and Abilities
- Independently performs the nursing process through
individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and
subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to
unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients
in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision.
Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some
advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates
patient care administered by other members of the care team. May
assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist
with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and
students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the
practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes
inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential
complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and
prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency
situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives.
Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards.
Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit
activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and
communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each
member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates
patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff.
Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family
through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical
effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in
practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve
clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use
of critical thinking skills.Sharp HealthCare is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other
things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any
other protected class.California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board
of Registered Nursing; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
Keywords: Sharp HealthCare, Riverside , Clinical Nurse , Healthcare , Riverside, California
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