Description
At NorthBay Health,the Clinical Nurse (RN) has the responsibility, accountability, and the authority to deliver safe, effective, quality, excellent nursing care according to the philosophy and goals/objectives of the Department of Nursing. The RN, utilizing Jean Watson's Theory of Caring Relationship Based Care, and NorthBay's professional nursing practice model assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care for all patients assigned to his/her care. The RN makes determinations regarding the progress of the patient toward goals and utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with the patient/family and interdisciplinary team to facilitate the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Care is provided according to the specific physiologic, developmental and psychosocial needs of the patient. Supports the mission, vision, values and expectation of excellence of the organization.
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional registered nursing,
- Nursing degree of BSN level or higher is required. (excludes grandfathered employees)
License and Certifications:
- Valid, current and unencumbered RN license by the State of California.
- Current AHA or AHA equivalent BLS.
- Must have Telemetry certification within 3 months of employment.
- National nursing certification is preferred
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Six months acute care RN experience required (One full year of skilled nursing care, Long Term Acute Care, or Acute Rehabilitation is equivalent to six months of acute care experience.)
- One year of Medical/Surgical RN experience highly preferred.
- Competent in providing skilled registered nursing care to Medical/Surgical/Tele level patients
- Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Other:
- All RNs in the Patient Care Services Department are required to wear Graphite (Dark Gray) colored scrubs per the professional appearance policy.
Work Hours:
- FTE: 0.9 (Full-Time)
- Schedule: 36 hours weekly
- Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
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