JOB DESCRIPTION – POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse  II CC/Department: 6341/Geriatric Behavioral Health Reports to: Department Director   JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center, American Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, and American Nurse Practice Act. Staff Nurse ll’s are capable of independently performing the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. May supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the assigned unit.    

JOB DESCRIPTION – POSITION REQUIREMENTS JOB TITLE: Staff Nurse CC/Department: 6172/Ortho/Spine/Surgical Reports to: Nurse Manager/ Director   JOB SUMMARY: The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at AHMC Seton Medical Center and California Nurse Practice Act.   QUALIFICATIONS/JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION:                                       - Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing. - Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.   EXPERIENCE: - Staff Nurse II – Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience. - Acute Surgical experience preferred. - Recent experience with PCA & PCEA preferred.   CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: - Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse. - Current Basic Life Support certification required. - Current ACLS certification. - Current NIHSS Certification     OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act. - Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of Nursing Service, AHMC Seton Medical Center, CMS/TJC, and Title XXII. - Excellent communication and customer service skills.     POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES (other duties may be assigned) Clinical Practice: Nursing 1 Assesses, collects and documents health assessment data focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs of the patient. a) Interviews the patient/family/significant other to complete Triage information. b) Identifies actual and potential needs and determines priority. c) Identifies barriers to learning. After initial triage evaluation, completes and documents an assessment, focusing on abnormal systems and actual and potential problems.  Performs ongoing assessment as indicated. 2 Plans nursing care, based on priority of physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. a) Develops realistic short-term goals for each problem, involving the patient, family or significant others. b) Plan demonstrates understanding of age-related needs of the patient. c) Negotiates with patient, family, significant other and health care team members in              planning for education and discharge needs.               3 Implements the plan of care including prescribed procedures and treatments. a)   Organizes and prioritizes care based on individual needs and unit activity. b)   Assesses for changes in patient’s condition and appropriateness of the plan.  c)    Initiates interventions using appropriate clinical expertise and knowledge. d)   As Primary Nurse, coordinates the activities of health care team members in completing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.  4 Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care delivered to reach the expected outcome. a) Evaluates the plan of care according to the current condition and changing needs of the     patient. b) Accurately and concisely documents the patient’s status and response to the care               delivered. Clinical Practice: Ortho/Spine/Surgical 5 Utilizing professional nursing knowledge and skills. Appropriately assesses for: a)     Physical and psychosocial-emotional needs. b)     Barriers to learning. c)      Educational/learning needs. d)     Discharge needs. e)     Age-related needs. f)       Issues related to assault or abuse. 6 Analyzes patient related data, such as vital signs, past medical history, physical exam findings, laboratory values and other information, including age-specific criteria, to determine appropriate care. 7 Utilizes advanced, specialized knowledge and skills to implement interventions for all Emergency Services patients, by prioritizing needs, and using a patient centered approach. 8 Provides health education and teaching to patient’s, family members and/or significant others, that is age specific, providing for any barriers to learning.  Clearly communicates health, treatment and discharge information, ensuring the patient, family member or significant other understands all discharge and follow-up instructions.  9 Effectively performs procedures, such as initiation of IV catheters and fluids, medication administration, dressings, patient teaching, etc., within their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 10 Effectively performs other nursing procedures/skills, based on completed specialty training and their scope of practice, and unit, department and Medical Center policies and procedures. 11 Appropriately recognizes and quickly responds to emergency medical situations. a) Accurately assesses “A-B-Cs.” b) Initiates appropriate emergency treatment, i.e., CPR, O2, etc. c) Communicates critical information to other team members. 12 Remains current on treatments/practices/procedures through attendance at continuing education events, in-services and the review of professional literature. 13 Integrates/applies new knowledge from education and research into clinical practice. 14 Demonstrates knowledge of and competence in age-related patient care. 15 Consistently demonstrates knowledge of state and federal regulations, such as Title XXII. Follows all JCAHO guidelines and National Patient Safety Goals. 16 Advocates for public health and safety through patient and family education. 17 Consistently and accurately completes required documentation. 18 Consistently demonstrates caring and compassion through behaviors and interactions in performance of all duties, recognizing the inherent worth and dignity of patients, families, other staff and physicians.  

Underthedirectionofa Registered or Licensed Vocational Nurse, provides basic nursing care and implements selected aspects of the patients nursing plan of care.   This position requires providing care/service to an acutely ill through rehabilitating patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

- Assesses patient/family health problems and resources, takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care provided by the nursing team. Provides technical nursing care and interventions to designated patient populations. - This position requires providing service to a one or more age populations including an ill neonate through geriatric patient population in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Admission coordination, make nursing assignments, coordinate shift activities and quality control function - This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation and evaluation.  Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing care for patients the medical surgical services based on established clinical nursing practice standards.  Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.  Serves as the Resource nurse role when oriented and as directed.  Supports the organization vision and mission.  Utilizes knowledge of patient's age, developmental status, spiritual and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care.  Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.   EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing certificate. Licensure in the state of California as a Registered Nurse (RN). Proficient in oral and written communication skills. Ability to practice leadership, interpersonal skills, communication skills, teamwork, quality improvement and professionalism. Current California RN license BCLS, ACLS (AHA) Basic Dysrhythmia Cert., NIHS Stroke Cert. Proficiency in both written and oral English 1 Year acute experience.

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, is a 101 bed acute care community hospital. Monterey Park Hospital has provided our community with advanced medical and culturally sensitive healthcare services for over 50 years. Monterey Park Hospital is recruiting for a Full-Time Director of Nursing for our Telemetry Department. This position reports to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Monterey Park Hospital, located in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, is a 101 bed acute care community hospital. Monterey Park Hospital has provided our community with advanced medical and culturally sensitive healthcare services for over 50 years. Monterey Park Hospital is currently recruiting for a full-time Director of Engineering for our Plant Operations/Bio Medical Engineering Departments. 

Facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment. Maintains the sterile field and anticipates and responds to the needs of the surgical team.   This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of San Gabriel Valley Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

The DOU RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration. Perform initial physiological and psychosocial needs assessment on all patients within 30 minutes of admissions and shift assessment. 

The DOU RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration. 

As a member of the health care team responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team or unit.  Assists patients with activities of daily living and helps to promote a safe, comfortable environment that fosters the physiological and psychosocial well-being of the patient.

As a member of the health care team responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team or unit. Assists patients with activities of daily living and helps to promote a safe, comfortable environment that fosters the physiological and psychosocial well-being of the patient. 

As a member of the health care team responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team or unit. Assists patients with activities of daily living and helps to promote a safe, comfortable environment that fosters the physiological and psychosocial well-being of the patient. 

The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Functions as a member of patient care team. Responsible for duties related to the clerical/operational functions of the nursing unit.

Functions as a member of patient care team. Responsible for duties related to the clerical/operational functions of the nursing unit. Functions as a member of patient care team under the supervision and direction of a licensed nurse in providing competent care to patients, according to their individual needs.

As a member of the health care team responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team or unit.

As a member of the health care team responsible for providing basic nursing care to patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team or unit.

The staff RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environments, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.