RN Definitive Observation

Company: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 13, 2022

Job Description:

OverviewDignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 370-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael, California, serving the areas of north Sacramento County and south Placer County for more than 50 years. It is one of the area's largest and most comprehensive medical centers. Dedicated to the community's well-being, our staff and volunteers provide excellence in care for our patients each year. Mercy San Juan Medical Center has received recognition for being a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery, along with Certificates of Excellence in Perinatal Care, Hip- and Knee- Replacement.ResponsibilitiesMercy San Juan's Definitive Observation unit is a 23 bed observation unit, also referred to as 5North. It is a med tele unit where we manage med surg and telemetry patients and care for tele patients with the exception of post-CABG and sheath pulls. This unit prides itself in its teamwork, and friendly hard working staff.Summary:The incumbent provides, coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team, providing leadership, personal/professional development, and conducting him/herself professionally.#missioncritical#DHRNQualificationsMinimum:Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license requiredOne (1) year of experience as an RN within an acute care hospital requiredCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA) requiredOther certifications may be requiredPreferred:Current Arrhythmia certification preferred8 vacancies

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