Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg ICU
Desert Care Network, Palm Springs, CA, United States
Overview
Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary
Shift: Rotating
Hours: Not specified
Job Type: Per Diem
General Duties : The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family or significant other to attain optimal health.
Responsibilities
Obtains information and interprets information in terms of the patient’s needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Independently cares for two critically ill patients.
Assesses and recognizes changes in condition and notifies the physician appropriately; reports to the physician are accurate and concise; documents completely including reassessments.
Provides head‑to‑toe critical assessment and reports utilizing critical thinking skills; includes change in condition; treatment rendered and vasoactive medication dosages.
Manages multiple drips and sedation.
Assesses and cares for patients on ventilators and understands alarms and parameters of the patient.
Understands hemodynamic status of the patient; correlates Swan reading BP; UO to assess appropriately.
Assists with bedside procedures—arterial line.
Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other and other health disciplines.
Develops, implements, and updates an individualized teaching and discharge plan.
Initiates and documents progressive patient and family/significant teaching.
Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge.
Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations.
Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.
Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit, including managing an average caseload specific to unit, adapting to altered work patterns, setting priorities, and modifying assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff availability.
Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IVs, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration for all drugs before administering to patient.
Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis.
Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life‑threatening situations.
Consistently checks for new patient orders throughout the shift and implements them in an appropriate timeframe.
Completes an end‑of‑shift review of physician orders.
Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments, notifying the physician in a timely manner.
Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.
Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.
Functions as a resource to co‑workers. Acts as preceptor and other duties as assigned.
Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures, assuming responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, and changes.
Maintains competence in nursing practice through in‑services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution, approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.
Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with students/orientates, and float personnel.
Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and/or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well‑being.
Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.
Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive. Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.
Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e., advanced directives, ethics consult, etc.).
Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately.
Consistently handles oxygen safely.
Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear.
Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.
Requests clarification of physician orders as necessary.
Qualifications
Current CA Registered Nurse License
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (ADN for Job Code G70AK only)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (BSN for Job Code G70AD only)
Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times)
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (maintain current at all times)
Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co‑workers
Possess active listening skills
Compassionate and non‑judgmental caregiver and advocate
Able to independently manage multiple priorities
Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy
Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of entry into this position
NIHSS within the first 30 days of entry into this position
Salary : $67.11–$44 per hour, individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.
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Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.
Job Summary
Shift: Rotating
Hours: Not specified
Job Type: Per Diem
General Duties : The Clinical Nurse assumes principal responsibility for the total nursing care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. The staff nurse initiates teaching and educates the patient and family or significant other to attain optimal health.
Responsibilities
Obtains information and interprets information in terms of the patient’s needs.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development.
Understands the range of treatment needed as appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Independently cares for two critically ill patients.
Assesses and recognizes changes in condition and notifies the physician appropriately; reports to the physician are accurate and concise; documents completely including reassessments.
Provides head‑to‑toe critical assessment and reports utilizing critical thinking skills; includes change in condition; treatment rendered and vasoactive medication dosages.
Manages multiple drips and sedation.
Assesses and cares for patients on ventilators and understands alarms and parameters of the patient.
Understands hemodynamic status of the patient; correlates Swan reading BP; UO to assess appropriately.
Assists with bedside procedures—arterial line.
Initiates interdisciplinary communications and incorporates recommendations.
Consistently demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of the patients served on the assigned unit.
Acts as a liaison between patient, physicians, family/significant other and other health disciplines.
Develops, implements, and updates an individualized teaching and discharge plan.
Initiates and documents progressive patient and family/significant teaching.
Facilitates the discharge process ensuring all goals are addressed prior to discharge.
Utilizes current theories and knowledge for accurate assessments and evaluations.
Completes acuity evaluation on all assigned patients according to unit protocol.
Consistently performs proficiently on nursing unit, including managing an average caseload specific to unit, adapting to altered work patterns, setting priorities, and modifying assignments to meet patient needs utilizing available resources and staff availability.
Administers medications prescribed by physicians according to policy, including IVs, blood and blood products. Knows actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, dosage and route of administration for all drugs before administering to patient.
Verifies against MAR for accuracy on an ongoing basis.
Consistently recognizes, evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life‑threatening situations.
Consistently checks for new patient orders throughout the shift and implements them in an appropriate timeframe.
Completes an end‑of‑shift review of physician orders.
Consistently recognizes variances of diagnostic tests, vital signs and assessments, notifying the physician in a timely manner.
Functions as a charge nurse as assigned.
Supports changes in clinical practice as evidenced by the plan of care for the patient and subsequent documentation.
Functions as a resource to co‑workers. Acts as preceptor and other duties as assigned.
Ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures, assuming responsibility for knowledge and implementation of policy, procedure, practice, CPG, and changes.
Maintains competence in nursing practice through in‑services and participation in ongoing continuing education per year.
Participates in the Quality Improvement Program.
Follows appropriate chain of command for problem resolution, approaching problem solving with a positive attitude and suggestions.
Consistently demonstrates accountability for supervision and communication when assigned with students/orientates, and float personnel.
Reports, documents, and takes appropriate action (by the end of shift) for incidents and/or quality care issues that may affect the patient’s or staff well‑being.
Consistently assesses patients for risk of injury and takes appropriate action to reduce risk and promote safety.
Uses restraints according to policy and consistently explores other options less restrictive. Accurate documentation demonstrated in medical record.
Serves as advocate for patient/family by providing information and assists in utilization of available resources and alternatives for making health care decisions (i.e., advanced directives, ethics consult, etc.).
Handles and disposes hazardous waste safely and appropriately.
Consistently handles oxygen safely.
Consistently practices hand washing and use of protective wear.
Establishes or assesses proper identification prior to delivery of care.
Requests clarification of physician orders as necessary.
Qualifications
Current CA Registered Nurse License
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (ADN for Job Code G70AK only)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (BSN for Job Code G70AD only)
Current American Heart Association BLS certification (maintain current at all times)
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification (maintain current at all times)
Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co‑workers
Possess active listening skills
Compassionate and non‑judgmental caregiver and advocate
Able to independently manage multiple priorities
Must comply with Respiratory Fit Testing Protection Policy
Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of entry into this position
NIHSS within the first 30 days of entry into this position
Salary : $67.11–$44 per hour, individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.
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