Registered Nurse - Med/Surg in Mammoth Lakes, CA

The Med/Surg Registered Nurse initiates a plan of care based on identified medical and nursing diagnosis which is consistent with knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, human behavior, and outlined standards of care. He/she directs and coordinates with other departments and ancillary personnel to provide a safe environment and a high standard of quality care. What You'll Do • Carefully asses and monitors the physical status of the patient. Collect and record necessary data through patient interviews, significant other, observation, review of records, review of diagnostic results, review of physician documentation and consultation with physician and others. Utilizes this information appropriately in planning and delivering patient care. • Aware of patient treatment needs in order to correlate physicians' orders to diagnosis. • Demonstrates knowledge of the medication's actions, contraindications, and side effects before administering the medication. • Knowledgeable of Laboratory work-up and values related to diagnosis. • Demonstrates an ongoing, careful assessment of patient teaching needs, provides necessary teaching in an organized manner according to hospital policy, evaluates further needs, and appropriately documents teaching and patient response. • Effectively admits, transfers and discharges patients. • Consistently presents accurate and concise shift reports. • Evaluates nursing interventions in relation to established expected outcomes (goals). Who You Are • Compassionate • Exceptional communication skills • Critical thinker • Collaborative team player • Detail oriented Qualifications • State of California Registered Nurse license required. • American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS and ACLS certifications required. • American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS certification required or obtained within 90 days of hire. • Critical Care Certification or Critical Care RN (CCRN) required or begin within 90 days of hire. • One year of in-patient nursing experience required. • Ability to work effectively with patients, peers, physicians, and ancillary departments. Job Information • Full-time, nights, 12 hour shifts. • Starting wage $55.68 to $67.49 based on qualifications. • $11.00/hour night shift differential. • Weekend and/or holiday rotation may be required. • On call shifts may be required. The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. An equal opportunity employer.