Acute Registered Nurse - Night Shift in Garberville, California at Southern Humboldt Community Healthcare District

Summary/Objective

The Acute, Night Shift, Registered Nurse (RN) employs intellectual, interpersonal, and technical skills, utilizing the nursing process, to assist patients of various ages in achieving their maximum health potential. The RN functions as a health team member through independent, interdependent, and dependent roles within the healthcare system. The Acute Registered Nurse reports to the ED/Acute Nurse Manager. All Acute Registered Nurses will be cross-trained as ED Registered Nurses.

Essential Functions

Maintains confidentiality of appropriate records per hospital policy and applicable law.

Coordinates all aspects of admission, transfer, and discharge with the healthcare team.

Demonstrates competency in selected technical skills (e.g., psychomotor skills, equipment use and troubleshooting, IV/IO insertion, maintenance and discontinuation, medication administration).

Effectively evaluates patients to recognize changes in condition and intervenes appropriately.

Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, IV, rectal, IM, or IO) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy.

Records patients’ current vital signs and alerts the ED physician or the Clinic physician for abnormal vital signs in a timely manner.

Organizes, prioritizes, and completes activities and assignments in an efficient and timely manner.

Core Competencies

Initiative

Adaptability

Integrity

Collaboration

BENEFITS:

PPO Medical Plans, which include prescription drug coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance – $50,000 provided by SoHum Health, with options to add more ·

Aflac - supplemental insurance

Employee discount for health services received at SoHum Health

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plan with a 5% employer match

$.20/mile round-trip commuter pay

Flexible spending accounts – for dependent care and medical expenses

If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of patients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SoHum Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds. Join us in our mission to enhance the health and well-being of our community.

SoHum Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Current RN license in California

BLS, ACLS, and PALS required

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of previous experience in an Acute Care setting