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Dignity Health

RN Surgical Acute

Dignity Health, Redding, California, United States, 96001

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bRN Surgical Acute – Dignity Health Location: Redding, CA

The incumbent is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a patient assignment through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, and other health care team members. As a member of the health care team, the RN assists team members in providing holistic care to patients and their support systems with an awareness of cost containment and time management.

Responsibilities

Performs routine physical/psychosocial assessment to collect basic data: follows the written plan of care, standards, practice guidelines, utilizes pathways, which includes notifying physicians as appropriate

Formulates a plan of care for individual needs, including patient population needs. Participates in the planning of routine transitional health care needs (i.e., treatment options, patient placement options)

Adapts planned educational programs and information to individual patients and family by modifying teaching strategies or content. Integrates education during the delivery of patient care

Ensures efficiency in the delivery of care to determine immediate priorities and to offer solutions for problems

Makes independent clinical decisions based on knowledge drawn from education and experience

Actively advocates for patient rights and identifies potential conflict. Seeks counsel for resolution of conflict

Call May Be Required Yes

Minimum Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required

1 year recent acute care experience and/or previous nursing practice experience

Current California RN license required

Verbal and written communication skills and computer skills required

Current BLS certification required (must be certified through the American Heart Association)

If operationally able, will consider training opportunities for those with less than 1 year of acute experience

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing preferred

Pay Range $52.59 - $71.48 /hour

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

Where You'll Work Mercy Medical Center Redding offers comprehensive health care in the North State, providing acute care and a full range of medical services. The 267‑bed hospital offers major medical services including a Level II Trauma Center, specialized Cardiovascular Care, Stroke Care, Orthopedics, Neurological Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Maternity Care, and da Vinci Robotic Surgery. It is the sole provider of obstetrical services and the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Shasta County.

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