This position is responsible for providing patient care in a safe and effective manner.  Responsibilities include directing PCA activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/intervention, teaching of patients/family, implementation of treatment plan, MD orders, documentation and evaluation.  Integration of patient care standards are incorporated into all clinical activities.

• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values of AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center and AHMC Healthcare Inc. The employee shall support AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center’s strategic plan and goals and direction of the performance improvement plan. The employee will also be expected to support all organizational expectations including, but not limited to; Customer Service, Patient’s Rights, Confidentiality of Information, Environment of Care and other initiatives.

1. Consistently applies infection control policies/practices.
2. Meets population/age specific competencies.
3. Attends department specific education/training, inservices, and staff meetings.
4. Department specific performance improvement project.
5. Uses the Nursing Process as the framework for management of patient care.
6. Provides leadership and clear direction to all members of the healthcare team.
7. Provides for psycho-social, spiritual and cultural needs of the patients, family, and others.
8. Provides for the education of patients, family, and others.
9. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently provide care in emergency situations.
10. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently administer medications, intravenous therapy, & basic fluid management.
11. Demonstrates the ability to safely and competently use equipment, supplies, & perform therapeutic/diagnostic interventions.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of RN School of Nursing; BSN preferred.

One year acute care experience preferred.

              Basic computer skills preferred.

Emergency Nursing Course preferred

Current CA RN license

Current BLS-HCP

Current ACLS