Registered Nurse

Company: AHMC Healthcare
Location: San Gabriel
Posted on: January 7, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:

Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations.

This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control functions
Responsibilities:

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:

• Provides local wound care as ordered.
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    Applies dressings as ordered or as appropriate to the type of wound.
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      Documents nursing interventions using the FOCUS charting format.
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        Demonstrates knowledge of procedures and post-care.
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          Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for suicide or unpredictable behavior.
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            Follows established protocols for patients at high risk for falls and skin breakdown.
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              Follows appropriate Code Blue notification procedures.
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                Functions in a Code Blue quickly and calmly providing CPR, administering and documenting medications/interventions accurately.
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                  Effectively prioritizes clinical interventions and care.
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                    Communicates significant changes in patient's condition/status in a timely manner.
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                      Understands actions, side-effects, contra-indications of drugs.
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                        Follows five "rights" of medication administration.
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                          Adheres to medication policies, practices and standards.
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                            Administers medication, intravenous therapy and fluid management only on physician request and guidance.
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                              Obtains necessary training prior to initial equipment use.
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                                Assures equipment is in operating order prior to use.
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                                  Differentiates between patient complications and equipment malfunction.
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                                    Uses the following equipment in accordance with manufacturer's operating instructions, including but not limited to:
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                                      IV Pump
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                                        Glucoscan
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                                          PCA Pump
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                                            Tube Feeding Pump
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                                              Chest Tube Suction
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                                                Defibrillator
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                                                  Other duties as assigned.
                                                  
                                                  Qualifications:
                                                  
                                                  Graduate of a RN School of Nursing
                                                  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
                                                  Bilingual (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Chinese) preferred
                                                  Computer skills
                                                  Current California RN License
                                                  Current BLS, ACLS, PALS Card
                                                  Current MAB Certification
                                                  Current EDAP Certification (must be completed within 90 days of hire)
                                                  
                                                  Facility: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center Req ID: req9152 Shift: Nights Category: Nursing Position Type: Regular Full-Time

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