Nurse Trauma Med/Surg

Company: Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Location: Carmichael
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Dignity 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.
Responsibilities
Our 32-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit receives direct admits from our Emergency Department and transfers from our TICU. The unit is equipped with a monitoring system (a camera/monitor in the patients room), which allows a video monitor tech (VMT) to communicate via microphone with the patient in the room or, if needed, activate an alarm to alert staff. Besides the opportunity to learn via classes, our Trauma Surgeons are very supportive in helping with staff education to allow RNs to be more comfortable and confident in managing Trauma patients. Position 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. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
• Adoption Assistance
• Free Premium Membership to with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
  Qualifications
  Minimum:
  • 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital
  • Current California RN License required
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Other certifications may be required

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