RN ICU
RN ICU
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Job Description
Overview
Founded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit here for more information.
Responsibilities
As our ICU Nurse at California Hospital Medical Center youll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury surgery or life-threatening disease.
Youll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. Youll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician with a chest tube or central line providing wound care ensuring patients MRI or CT or administering medications.
To thrive in this role youll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. Youll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive putting you on the radar for advancement.
Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.
Qualifications
- California licensed Registered Nurse.
- 1 year ICU acute care experience
- BLS
- ACLS
- Crisis Prevention Institute Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
- LA City Fire Safety Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
This position represented by CNA
Employment Type
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