RN - ICU

Job Title: RN - ICU
Job Location: Salinas, CA 
Job Duration: 4-5 Months(possibility of extension)
Shifts options: Night, 7:00pm - 7:00am / Day, 7:00am - 7:00pm
Pay Rate: $85/hr on w2

• Meets all eligibility requirements of a Registered Nurse I. Works under the supervision of the Director.
• The Registered Nurse II assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individualized care in a patient care area according to departmental policies and procedures and Nurse Practice Act.
• She/he will individualize patient care based upon the age appropriate and developmental needs and will accept responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, patient/families and members of the health care team in delivering a plan of care.
• Utilizes positive communication skills.
• May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Completes nursing assessment of patient, and documents appropriately into patient record.
• Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of patient, age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in developing a plan of care.
• Provides, delegates, and coordinates the plan of care.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in discharge planning.
• Initiates, manages, and participates in patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrates implementation skills in accordance with Policies and Procedures.
• Evaluates and updates patient’s response to plan of care.
• Maintains professional standards by participating in inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities, etc.
• Facilitates physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual care of the patient.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and team work.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment, and supplies. 
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or unit activities.
• Should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her unit.
• Acts as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Actively participate in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• AS in nursing.

• Minimum of one (1) year Clinical Registered Nurse experience preferred in specialty areas.
• Epic Experience Required: Minimum of 6–12 months within the past year.

• Current California RN license - Required.
• Current ACLS & BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards - Required
• Open to floating within cluster/similar department: highly desirable.