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As our ICU Nurse at California Hospital Medical Center you will monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury surgery or life-threatening disease. You’ll begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll 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 you will depend on your ability to multitask and react. You will 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.
Job Responsibility
Assess, plan and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
Anticipate, identify and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
Guide and direct healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
Maintain knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices)
Initiate emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
Assist with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene)
Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California
1 year ICU acute care experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification - American Heart Association
Basic or Advanced Dysrythmia Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
LA City Fire Safety Training (within 90 days from date of hire)
What we offer
Health/dental/vision
FSA
Matching retirement plans
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan benefits (401(k), 403(b), other defined benefits)