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Shift Start Time:

Shift End Time:

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$52.560 - $65.190 - $77.810

The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO.  Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.

Please upload an updated resume during the online application process.

What You Will Do
To provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.

Bonus

Qualified external candidates may be eligible for a $5K Sign-on Bonus and $5K Relocation Assistance

$15K conversion bonus available for current Sharp HealthCare travelers in lieu of any sign-on and relocation bonuses currently being offered by the department

Sharp employee may be eligible for a $2500 Employee Referral Bonus

Hours

Full-time; 12-hour shift; night shift; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM, including every other weekend

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of nursing school

• 1 year recent ICU RN experience
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use of critical thinking skills.

Summary

The Clinical Nurse RN is an integral part of the team with the opportunity to practice evidence-based care and utilize the nursing care process in a collaborative environment. This position independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care of patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, according to unit’s standard of care. We are looking for qualified nurses to share our vision of patient care that continually moves toward excellence in all patient and staff outcomes.

Our 24-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit's patient population at Sharp Grossmont Hospital includes medical critically ill patients and also surgical overflow patients. Patients may also include CHF, Massive MI, Abdominal surgery and Multiple Organ Failures. It is the most efficiently designed centers in the County, with full view nursing stations and in-room restroom facilities. Technologies: articulating arms, bispectral index, cardiac monitors, automated medical and supply stations, Picture Archiving Clinical Information System, Automated hand washing system, and isolation rooms. Also nurse managed IABPs and SLEDD (CVVH). The MICU achieved “Gold Beacon” status which is a designation conferred by the AACN to ICUs demonstrating clinical excellence. If you desire an atmosphere of continual learning that is challenging and stimulating, this is the place for you!

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.

New Hire Incentive Eligibility Requirements:

• One year of related experience for all hires

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Current Sharp employees
• Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:

• Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
• External referrals only
• If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral.

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Keywords: Registered Nurse, ICU, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care

California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association; ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association