Nurse Surgical Acute

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our per diem night Registered Nurse (RN) on the 32-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit, you will help injured patients recover and stabilize after trauma so they can regain their health and return home. Your direct care will be pivotal in managing complex trauma cases admitted directly from our Emergency Department and transferred from the TICU, providing vital support during a vulnerable time for patients and their families.

Every day you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for a diverse trauma population, utilizing your clinical expertise to manage complex medical/surgical needs. You will be expected to leverage our advanced monitoring system, communicating with patients via microphone through the camera/monitor in their room, and activating alarms when necessary to ensure patient safety. Furthermore, you will actively participate in continuous learning opportunities, including those provided by our supportive Trauma Surgeons who prioritize staff education to enhance your comfort and confidence in trauma patient management.

To be successful in this role you must possess a strong foundation in medical/surgical nursing, demonstrate excellent critical thinking and communication skills, and have a passion for caring for trauma patients. A proactive approach to learning and a collaborative spirit are essential, as you'll be working in a dynamic environment where continuous professional development and teamwork are highly valued.

• Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
• Care of Patient: Including planning, implementing, evaluating and educating.
• Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology, procedures, protocols, standards and interventions specific to the assigned unit.
• Documentation: Performs legible, timely, concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures. Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
• Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes, accepts and cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
• Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff, ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive and positive manner. Serves as a resource to staff from other nursing departments.

Job Requirements

Required

 

• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospital
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
• Nursing Degree from an accredited nursing school

 

Where You’ll Work

Founded in 1967, Dignity Health - Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 377-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Carmichael, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy San Juan Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, the highest level of stroke care certification awarded by The Joint Commission.

 

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