Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.
Responsibilities
Per Diem Nurse Surgical Acute
Our 32-bed Trauma Med/Surg Unit receives direct admits from our Emergency Department and transfers from our TICU. The unit is equipped with a monitoring system (a camera/monitor in the patients room) which allows a video monitor tech (VMT) to communicate via microphone with the patient in the room or if needed activate an alarm to alert staff. Besides the opportunity to learn via classes our Trauma Surgeons are very supportive in helping with staff education to allow RNs to be more comfortable and confident in managing Trauma patients.
Position Summary:
The incumbent provides coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team providing leadership personal/professional development and conducting him/herself professionally.
Qualifications
Minimum:
1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care hospitalCurrent California RN License requiredCurrent BLS certification from the American Heart AssociationOther certifications may be required