DAY STAY STAFF NURSE II
**Job Summary and Responsibilities**
As a Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.
Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.
+ Assessment & Reassessment: Performs appropriate nursing history and physical assessment upon admission & on an ongoing basis:
+ Ensures that the patient is properly introduced to the unit & his/her surroundings upon arrival in unit.
+ Completes assessment as reflected in nursing notes & admission history.
+ Provides baseline data pertaining to activities of daily living.
+ Reflects physiological condition & psychosocial needs of the patient.
+ Reflects perceptions of patient and/or significant others of his/her problem(s) & his/her expectations of the present hospitalization.
**Job Requirements**
Required
+ Graduate of accredited RN program
+ 3 Years of Acute Care experience
+ Registered Nurse: CA, upo
+ Basic Life Support - CPR BLS
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS, within 90 Days
+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS, within 90 Days
**Where You'll Work**
Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
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**Pay Range**
$51.57 - $76.96 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.