Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Title: Registered Nurse II

Location: Fountain Valley, CA

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Status: Full-time

Shift: Nights (12hr shifts)

Pay Range*: $51.99 hr - $81.50 hr

Sign On Bonus Eligible: $20,000 ( signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements)

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary health care to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our people. Whether it's our recognition as one of the nation's Top 100 Health Systems or outcomes that repeatedly exceed the expected, you'll be energized by our commitment to innovation, continuous learning and your professional and personal growth.

Position Summary

Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Critical Care patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient's plan of care. The RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare - that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Experience:

Two years Critical Care Nursing experience preferred.

Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.

Education/Licensure:

Current California RN License

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher preferred

Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card required

Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Card required

Current Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification preferred

Specialty Certification preferred