Staff Nurse III – Medical Surgical Unit
Overview
Staff Nurse III is the highest level of Staff Nurse in the professional series. This incumbent performs the full range of nursing duties with minimal supervision and periodic in-service training. Natividad is seeking to fill a permanent Staff Nurse III position in the Medical Surgical/Intermediate Care Unit.
Specific Skills
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Will have proven track record demonstrating the following:
Thorough Knowledge of:
- Current theory, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing.
- Medical terminology, medical instruments & equipment.
- Routines typical to an acute-care hospital.
- The uses and effects of medicines and narcotics.
- Federal, State, Local laws & regulations & TJC standards that govern the nursing practice & delivery of health care.
- Current treatments, drugs and equipment associated with area of specialization.
- Advance theoretical concepts, principles, techniques and procedures used in professional nursing and health care.
- Mode of action and effects of medicines and narcotics.
- Advance treatments, drugs and equipment associated with an area of specialization.
- Principles and practices of quality assurance; safety policies of quality assurance.
- Safety policies and procedures related to nursing.
- Community resource available to provide patient care & follow-up.
- Computer applications related to nursing.
- Principles of supervision, training, directing and evaluating subordinates.
- Perform the full range or registered nursing duties and responsibilities.
- Plan and organize nursing plans for patients.
- Prepare and maintain records and reports.
- Analyze situations accurately and adopt and effective course of action.
- Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain an effective working relationship.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, patients and other hospital staff.
- Perform Specialized and advance nursing tasks.
- Utilize staff effectively in the conduct of patient care, studies and projects.
- Review and edit written reports, policies and procedures, standards of care and quality and duties of the position.
- Keep abreast of developments in area of nursing specialization.
Responsible For
THE SIGNIFICANT DUTIES OF THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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- Serves as resource person and provides orientation and training to new staff, residents, medical and nursing students
- May serve as charge nurse in the absence of Supervisor by assuming unit specific operational activities
- Provides overall patient care appropriate to the nursing care plan
- Provides teaching and support to the patient and family
- Notifies supervising RN and Health Care provider of negative change in patient status is a timely manner
- Understanding, communicates, and applies pharmacokinetics and safe administration of common medications used for the treatment of patients on their units
- Safely administer routine Medications by PO, IM SQ and rectal routes
- Provides care for families (adult, adolescent, newborns) with considerations for their developmental levels
- Maintain a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with hospital standards
- Properly prepare, hang, monitor and discontinue IV fluids and blood/blood components
- Acts a patient advocate
- Develops a written plan of care
- Assists physician with patients
- Monitors intake and output for infants and mothers
- Transports all medications including narcotics through out the hospital
- Completes accurate documentation of patient care
- Provides ongoing assessment of the patient as status changes
- Communicates to the supervising RN the need to change a course of nursing actions based upon change in the patient’s condition
- Demonstrates ability to follow chain of command, as situation demands and delegates appropriately to the CNA or MUC
- Evaluates patient response to pain interventions including pharmacological and non-pharmacological
- Demonstrates proper use of equipment for their designated unit
Additional Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
- Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
- Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Employees hired into the following units - Intensive Care Unit, Interventional Radiology, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Pediatrics, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit, will need to provide a copy of their diploma, or diploma and transcripts if educated outside of the Unites States at the time of hire.
- Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
- Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Job Nature
Full Time | Night Shift
Educational Requirements
Required Licensure: Possession of a valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain a California Registered Nurse License prior to employment is required.
Experience Requirements
Twelve (12) months or 2,080 hours of experience as an acute care registered nurse in the hiring unit. One year Charge Nurse experience, highly desirable.
Job Location
Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd. Salinas, CA 93906
Salary
$68.773 - $93.876 hourly
Other Benefits
How to Apply
To complete a full application go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty/transferjobs and click apply to this position.
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