Hospitals and Health Care · 501 to 1,000 employees
Adventist Health Central Coast (formerly Tenet Health Central Coast) is proud to serve the Central Coast of California. We offer care through two acute care hospitals, two imaging centers and an expansive primary and specialty care network.
The registered nurse assumes responsibility for a group of patients, designing and implementing individualized care plans based on the nursing process.
They collaborate with the healthcare team to coordinate care, provide patient education, and ensure continuity of treatment while maintaining safety and legal standards.
What you need
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in California and possess BLS and ACLS certifications.
A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and acute care facility experience are preferred.
Centered in the heart of Yuba-Sutter County, Adventist Health and Rideout has
been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised
of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive
cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout
Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is
complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and
Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary:
Registered professional nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for
a group of patients for a designated shift. Prescribes nursing care based on the
nursing process that is consistent with the medical plan of care and is based on
input from the patient and significant others. Collaborates with the physicians
and other members of the health care team and coordinates the delivery of
patient care to patients of any age (depending on assigned unit) including
neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Incorporates teaching
and discharge planning needs in the overall plan of care. Delegates certain
aspects of patient care delivery to other nursing staff based on their current
clinical competence and legal scope of practice. This position is represented by
CNA.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
* Acute care facility experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
* Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification at time of hire and
Demonstrated competency in Dysrhythmia during Orientation for all depts
except for Obstetrics and NICU: Required
* Critical Care Units: Completing of Critical Care Course within 1 year of hire
and Demonstrated competency in IV Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required
* Perinatal: Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of hire and Intermediate
Fetal Monitoring within 6 months of hire and Advanced Fetal Monitoring within
1 year of hire required for the Labor&Delivery dept: Required
* Perinatal: Neonatal Resuscitation within 6 months of hire required for the
Obstetrics & NICU depts: Required
* PACU/SDS: PALS certification within 1 year of hire and IV Sedation within 6
months of hire: Required
* Emergency Dept: PALS certifcation required at time of hire and TNCC
certifcation within 1 year of hire and Demonstrated compentency in IV
Sedation within 6 months of hire: Required
* Procedures Nurse Interventional Radiology RN: IV Sedation within 6 months of
hire: Required
* MICN and CEN certifcations for the Emergency Dept and PICC competence for
Procedures Nurse Interventional Radiology RNs: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
* Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy:
Required
* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved
vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
* Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, design and implement an
individualized plan of care for assigned patients and to evaluate the
effectiveness of the plan, patient's response to care and the patient's
progress towards established goals. Modifies plan as necessary. Considers age
specific, cultural and spiritual needs of patients. Collaborates with other
disciplines to formulate the plan of care for assigned patients. Applies
knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, and developmental stages to the
delivery of patient care. Utilizes knowledge of pharmacology (action, route
of administration, side effects and contraindications) when preparing and
administering medications and IV therapy.
* Provides patient / family education in all phases of care delivery to gain
cooperation, allay apprehension and promote compliance. Assesses knowledge,
plans appropriate learning activities, varies techniques and materials to
patients' age and unique needs and evaluates effectiveness by seeking
feedback from patients and families. Responds to emergency patient situations
or internal / external disasters following established protocols, remaining
calm and informing appropriate persons. Oversees the delivery of patient care
and challenges or corrects errors of others to ensure patient safety and
wellbeing. Reports observations, reactions and problems regarding patients to
the appropriate persons in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for problem solving and
clinical decision-making on assigned shift. Ensures continuity of care by
promptly processing and following through on physician's orders and all
aspects of the treatment plan. Demonstrates an ability to set appropriate
priorities in providing patient care and ability to respond to changes in
workload. Acts as the patient's advocate, ensuring patient rights and
intervening when necessary to assure those rights are preserved.
* Demonstrates knowledge of job descriptions and appropriately delegates to
CNA's and student nurses based on their current clinical competence. Accepts
responsibility for own actions and decisions. Practices registered nursing
according to the California Nurse Practice Act. Maintains awareness of
professional responsibilities and legal scope of practice. Utilizes
communication skills and appropriate resources to assure effective
communication with patients, families, staff, physicians and coworkers.
* Documents assessments, nursing interventions and care provided to all
assigned patients. Performs technical aspects of patient care according to
established policies / procedures; adapts techniques to patients' age and
unique needs with attention to detail, accuracy and patient comfort. Prepares
and administers medications and IV's to patients with consideration of age
specific needs. Performs emergency procedures, such as CPR, and assesses
patient response. Demonstrates safe use of equipment, including but not
limited to electric beds, infusion pumps, mechanical lifts, suction devices,
physiologic monitors, traction equipment and other patient care devices.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and
patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required
vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where
applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit
https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about
E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read
the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents
therein.
“This is a union-represented position, with terms and conditions governed by the
applicable collective bargaining agreement.”
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving
more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of
care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and
values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and
hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and
talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff,
and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring
health, wholeness and hope.