The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center, AHMC and Nurse Practice Act. Responsibilities Clinical Practice: Nursing. Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the... more details
STAFF NURSE II
Posted Date13 hours ago(5/30/2024 7:37 PM)
Requisition ID
req22607
Facility
Seton Medical Center
# of Openings
1
Shift
Nights
Category
Nursing
Position Type
Regular Part-Time
Overview
The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center, AHMC and Nurse Practice Act.
Responsibilities
Clinical Practice: Nursing
Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient.
Interviews the patient/family/significant other to complete Admission information.
Identifies actual and potential needs and determines priority.
Identifies barriers to learning.
Completes and documents assessment, focusing on abnormal systems and actual and potential problems. Performs ongoing assessment as indicated.
Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs.
Develops realistic short-term goals for each problem, involving the patient, family or significant others.
Plan demonstrates understanding of age-related needs of the patient.
Consults with patient, family, significant other and health care team members in planning for education and discharge needs.
Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments.
Organizes and prioritizes care based on individual needs and unit activity.
Provides continuous assessment for changes in patient’s condition and appropriateness of the plan.
Initiates interventions using appropriate clinical expertise and knowledge based upon evidence-based practice
Proactively coordinates the activities of health care team members in completing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome.
Evaluates the plan of care and adjust based on according to the current condition and changing needs of the patient.
Accurately and concisely documents the patient’s status and response to the care delivered.
Clinical Practice: Progressive Care Unit
Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills based upon evidence-based practice
Appropriately assesses for:
Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs.
Barriers to learning (language, cultural awareness, sensory, etc.)
Educational/learning needs.
Discharge needs.
Age-related needs.
Issues related to assault or abuse.
Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine and adjust as needed to provide the appropriate care.
Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions for all patients, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach.
Provides health education and teaching to patient’s, family members and/or significant others, that is age specific, providing for any barriers to learning. Clearly communicates health, treatment and discharge information, ensuring the patient, family member or significant other understands all discharge and follow-up instructions.
Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures.
Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations.
Accurately assesses “C-A B’s.”
Initiates appropriate emergency treatment, i.e., CPR, O2, etc.
competent and able to accurately assess, respond accordingly to patients with trachs, C-Pap, Bi-Pap and Ventilators
Communicates critical information to other team members.
Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature.
Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice.
Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care.
Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all TJC guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals.
Consistently and accurately completes required documentation.
Demonstrates competence and can accurately assess, respond accordingly to patients with tracheotomy, ventilators, C-Pap and Bi-Pap
Understand and practice according to the Nurse Practice Act, RN as Supervisor over appropriate clinical staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Staff Nurse II – Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Current Basic Life Support certification through American Heart Association.
OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act.
Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, AHMC Seton Medical Center, Title XXII.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Hospital Description
AHMC- Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patient-centered, quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893, the 357-bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties, as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility, Seton Coastside, is a 116-bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24-hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and well-being of our patients, community, and populations, we serve with high quality community partnerships, and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system and this is why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to deliver the safest and highest quality patient-centered care
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