Facility: Chula Vista Medical CenterCity Chula VistaDepartmentJob StatusRegularShiftDayFTE0.9Shift Start TimeShift End TimeCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart AssociationHoursShift Start Time:Shift End Time:Additional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:On-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$54.400 - $67.470 - $80.540The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.What You Will DoTo provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.SummaryPCU Cardiac Surgery 3T is a 32-bed capacity inpatient unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. This unit focuses on a wide variety of cardiac patients who need continuous cardiac monitoring. Patient population includes cardiac pre & post open heart surgery, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, chest pain, unstable angina, vents, cath. lab, angioplasty, hypertension, diabetes and renal failure. Nursing staff are skilled in critical care nursing techniques, and an intermediate level of observation of patients that typically includes assessment of vital signs and other physiological indicators every 4 hours.HoursShift Start Time:7 AMShift End Time:7:30 PMAdditional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:Every OtherOn-Call Required:NoRequired Qualifications
Graduate of nursing school
One year clinical experience (RNs with less than 12 months experience will complete the new grad requirements)
California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
One year recent acute Care Medical Surgical/Telemetry/IMCU-DOU/Progressive Care/LTAC/SNF/Post-Acute RN experienceKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use of critical thinking skills.
Bonus EligibilitySign On Bonus: $5,000 (gross)Relocation Bonus: $5,000 (gross)Traveler Conversion Bonus: $15,000 (gross)Employee Referral Bonus: $2,500 (gross)Eligibility Requirements:
1 year of related RN experience
The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
Current Sharp employees
Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare
To remain eligible for your sign on incentive the following criteria must be met:
Must remain in original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in offer letter)
Must remain in original department/specialty.
Must remain in original Job Title
Transfers to a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.
Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:
Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.
External referrals only
If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.#signon#relocation#referral