GRADUATE NURSE

Facility:** Sharp Memorial Hospital

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AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

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12/36 - 12 Hour Shift

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**Weekend Requirements:**

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**

$The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. To provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.

**Please attach a Resume to your application**

**Graduate of nursing school.

+ 1 Year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months experience will complete the new grad requirements).

+ California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

+ AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

+ Clinical advancementUses systematic planning, appropriate methods and timely exchange of information with multidisciplinary team and patient/family to coordinate care.Demonstrates ability to focus on and manage multiple patient needs and aspects of care.Actively communicates with care team to plan patient care.Clinical judgment and decision makingUtilizes the nursing process and a critical thinking approach to provide patient care that incorporates the mind, body and spirit; Identifies actual/potential problems for which the patient is at risk.Continuously evaluates interventions and care, and adjusts the plan as patient and family needs change.Collaborates with patient, family and other team members to develop a comprehensive plan of care.Acts as preceptor/teacher in guiding other nurses on how to apply the nursing process with a particular unit population.Implements safe, therapeutic and efficient care for patients with complex needs due to multi-system disease and/or complications of treatment.Documents per department/entity guidelines of care and policies and procedures.representing detailed, concise picture of patient's care.Serves as a resource for other staff in managing unit specific documentation issues.Clinical leadershipDelegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team.Knowledgeable about what can and cannot be delegated to each different health care team member.Before delegating, analyzes each situation, determines and consistently applies levels of supervision needed (unsupervised, initial direction and periodic inspection, continuous supervision, or should not be delegated).Helps coworkers improve performance.Offers assistance and support to coworkers.Provides unit specific information to students, floats, travelers/registry personnel and documents appropriately.Offers and accepts constructive feedback/criticism in a non-judgmental, positive and confidential manner.Anticipates problems to establishing/maintaining a therapeutic relationship with a specific patient and takes actions to enhance quality of nurse/patient/family interaction (problems may include: spiritual, cultural, language or other communication barriers; those imposed by nature of illness or health issue).Analyzes social/cultural variables and adapts nursing interventions to meet diverse needs.interpreting for patient to physician and visa/versa.Provides age appropriate patient education that facilitates recovery, self-care, end-of-life care and health maintenance, health promotion, and wellness.Coordinates transfer and discharge planning and teaching in collaboration with other members of the health care team.Collaborates with other team members to identify, develop and/or revise patient education materials.Demonstrates flexibility to teaching based on assessment of learner's needs and the integration of adult learning principles.

**Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Currently offering $5000 in relocation bonus for new hire moving to San Diego for this position and $5000 Signing Bonus; $2500 RN Referral Incentive for currently employed SHARP HealthCare staff.

Shift: Day

Status: Full-time (.every other weekend

1 or more years of related hospital clinical Progressive Care Hospital RN patient care experience.

**Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

**Relocation Bonus:** $5000 (gross). This Relocation Bonus is for an agreed commitment of 12 months of full-time employment Sharp HealthCare Sharp Memorial Hospital Medical Neuroscience unit.

If you leave prior to the 12 months, you will agree to re-pay Sharp HealthCare 25%. This bonus is taxable subject to federal and state tax withholding as dictated by the IRS.

**Signing Bonus:** You will be receiving a Signing bonus of $5000 (gross). You will receive the first installment of 25% ($1250) after your completion of 90 days employment in the Sharp HealthCare Sharp Memorial Hospital Medical Neuroscience unit. The second installment of 25% ($1250) will be paid after 6 months of continued full-time employment in the Sharp HealthCare Sharp Memorial Hospital Medical Neuroscience unit. The third installment of 50% ($2500) will be paid after 12 months of continued full-time employment in the Sharp HealthCare Sharp Memorial Hospital Medical Neuroscience unit.

This Signing Bonus is for an agreed commitment of 12 months of full-time employment Sharp HealthCare Sharp Memorial Hospital Medical Neuroscience unit. If you leave prior to the 12 months, you will agree to re-pay Sharp HealthCare 25%. This bonus is taxable subject to federal and state tax withholding as dictated by the IRS.

**Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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