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The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care.

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment

1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.

2. Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.

3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.

4. Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.

Plan

1. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.

2. Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.

3. Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.

Implementation

1. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.

2. Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.

3. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.

4. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.

5. Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.

6. Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.

7. Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.

8. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.

9. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.

Evaluation

1. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

2. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.

3. Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.

2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.

3. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.

4. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

5. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

6. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.

7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.

2. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).

3. Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.

4. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.

2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.

Company Description

We offer comprehensive career preparation courses beyond just teaching resume and interview skills. These courses help our students succeed in their nursing profession. Dalrada Career Institute has been the foremost provider of fast-track training for Medical Assistants, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Home Health Aides throughout San Diego County since 2006. Our long-standing success has enabled us to build solid relationships with numerous healthcare partners in San Diego and beyond, enabling our students to receive job placements and further career growth opportunities.

Through our Licensed Vocational Nursing program, it will provide our students with even more career growth opportunities in the healthcare industry. We take pride in our team of professional nursing faculty who are experts in various areas of the nursing field. They are dedicated to helping students achieve their career goals. We believe that vocational nurses are a vital part of the healthcare system, and our LVN program is designed to provide our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to work confidently in various healthcare settings.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Director of Nursing located in San Diego, CA at our Kearny Mesa campus. The Director of Nursing will oversee nursing staff operations, uphold healthcare standards, ensure compliance with BVNPT regulations, and oversee all LVN students by following current curriculum to ensure quality of education.

Responsibilities include completing a list of specific objectives for each course, present complete and current syllabus, keep accurate attendance, attend faculty meetings, and other related duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Experience in a leadership role within a healthcare setting
• Ability to complete a course with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, with:

• At least one (1) year in teaching or clinical supervision at a BVNPT approved education institution, or
• Three years in nursing administration/nursing education within the last five years.

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• Medical: Multiple plan options.
  
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
  

Location: Charlton Building

The RN will support the multidisciplinary care team model in OB/MFM.  Responsibilities include phone and online messaging triage,  patient education, care coordination, and procedural support in the clinical setting.   

The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family. The RN will function within the Mayo Clinic Nursing Professional Practice Model, which includes accountability for planning, implementing, evaluating and communicating all phases of nursing care for assigned patients. The ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice provide a basis for the practice of the RN. The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role, informal and formal leadership roles, and quality improvement efforts. The RN delegates patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, fiscal accountability and availability of resources. The RN possesses excellent communication skills; is skillful in mentoring and teaching; and may participate on committees or projects.  

For New Graduate Nurses: Please apply through the Nurse Residency Program posting, which is specifically designed to support New Graduate RNs. Within the Nurse Residency application process, you may indicate work units and specialties of interest. If selected to move forward, you will meet with a Nursing Placement Coordinator who will help you explore Mayo Clinic opportunities that are best aligned with your current and future professional goals.  Together, we’ll identify a work area that provides an excellent foundation for your nursing career.

This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification. 

Graduate of a nursing program, as recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). One year of RN experience required.  

All entry-level associate degree registered nurses with a RN start date of April 1, 2020 and after must provide documented evidence of program completion of the baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program within five years from the last day of the month of the RN start date.

Additional Qualifications:

One year of professional RN experience required. OB experience preferred. Women’s Health experience preferred. Telehealth and ambulatory experience preferred. Applicants must be detail-oriented, flexible in adjusting workload throughout the day, and have a foundation of working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Must be self-motivated, and able to problem solve and work independently, asking for guidance when needed. Internal applicants should submit their three most recent performance appraisals.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Experience working in a team environment. Computer skills required, prior experience with electronic medical record systems preferred. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting. Demonstrated leadership, effective communicator, and excellent critical thinking skills.

Internal applicants are required to attach their three most recent performance appraisals.

License and Certification (Must obtain prior to start date):  

Current RN license by applicable state requirements.

BLS (Basic Life Support) must be valid for 90 days post start date; acceptable certifications include: American Heart Association (AHA)/ Heartcode® BLS, Military Training Network, Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers).

Additional state licensure(s) and/or specialty certification/training as required by the work area.