Registered Nurse - Surgical Services

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Job Title:  Registered Nurse - Surgical Services Memorial Hospital of Gardena is a 172-bed acute care hospital which has been providing high quality medical services to the City of Gardena and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. Acquired by Avanti Hospitals in 2009, Memorial Hospital of Gardena is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, and is a licensed provider for Medicare and Medi-Cal, along with many HMOs, PPOs, and managed care organizations. We offer a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services designed to meet the needs of our patients, including: basic medical/surgical, perinatal, intensive care, telemetry, surgical, sub-acute, out-patient, and Level II emergency services (emergency department approved for pediatrics). Job Summary: A Registered Nurse responsible and accountable for providing direct age specific patient care to assigned patients during the shift.  The Registered Nurse follows the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of the team approach to patient care.  The Registered Nurse provides clinical leadership for other nursing staff as assigned and performs related duties as required.  Supervises LVN’s, CNA’s Unit Secretary, and other ancillary nursing personnel involved in the delivery of patient care. Reports to Charge RN / PCC and Nursing Director Essential Job Duties:  Demonstrates competency in assessment skills for the patient population served including but not limited to:  Risk Behaviors EDU level and needs Psychosocial  needs Clinical care Demonstrates ability to plan and coordinate care with patient/ significant others as well as other members of the health care team Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care problems and determine nursing interventions utilizing   critical thinking in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, acceptable standards of practice and regulatory standards. Provides and evaluates patient care throughout the continuum Serves as a role model for the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization and fulfills other job duties as requested within Scope of Practice Maintains current competencies as well as updated knowledge in specific area of practice Behavioral Standards:  Exhibits customer and service oriented behaviors in every day work interactions. Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers. Communication/Knowledge: Provides accurate and timely written and verbal communication of clinical information in a manner that is understood by all involved in the delivery of patient care. Able to listen, understand, problem-solve,and carry-out duties to ensure the optimal patient care outcomes. Able to use IT systems in an accurate and proficient manner. Collaboration/Teamwork: Contributes toward effective, positive working relationships with internal and external colleagues. Demonstrates cooperation, flexibility, reliability, and dependability in all daily work activities and a willingness to collaborate with others for the good of the customer and the organization.