RN - DOU - Mercy San Diego at Scripps Health

Job description

Registered Nurse RN – Full Time – DOU - Stepdown Unit Schedule: 72 hours per 2-week pay period | 12-hour Day Shifts (including weekends) Location: Scripps Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K . Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care. The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred. Key Responsibilities: · Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice. · Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. · Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration · With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision. · Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Weekend requirements consists of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period. On-call shifts are assigned on a rotating basis, similar to floating to Med/Surg or Tele Units. #LI-JS1 The following are not eligible for hiring incentives: ​ Internal candidates ​ Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago ​ In order to remain eligible for your retention 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 other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter. Required Qualifications: Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing Current CA RN License One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS & ACLS Certification Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors Preferred Qualifications: Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown NIHSS certification Bachelor's degree in Nursing