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Alameda Health System New Grad Program – Clinical Nurse I, FTE 1.0, Day, 8hr, Inpatient Psychiatric in San Leandro, California
New Grad Program – Clinical Nurse I, FTE 1.0, Day, 8hr, Inpatient Psychiatric
San Leandro, CA
John George Psychiatric Hospital
Nursing Inpatient C
Full Time - Day
Nursing
Req #:40340-29745
FTE:1
Posted:September 21, 2024
Summary
New Grad Program
SUMMARY: Under close supervision at the I level and under general supervision at the II, to provide nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment; to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; and to perform related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers.
Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL’s and other essential patient care related activities.
Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports.
Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contracts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
May provide oversight to staff who monitor telemetry systems; alerts primary nurse of changes in underlying rhythms and of any life threatening arrhythmias that may develop; interprets and posts telemetry strips at the hours specified; admits and
discharges patients with telemetry units as appropriate.
Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.
Provides and evaluates patient care established standards and criteria in conformity with the nursing care plan. Monitors patients for significant and critical changes and initiates procedures as required; documents care given according to set standards and at required intervals. Interprets and explains procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families; teaches patients and family members health care and disease prevention techniques. Prepares patients and/or area for procedures and operations; assists physicians; uses instruments and equipment related to the area of assignment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Graduate of an accredited nursing program through National League of Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) required. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or health care related field is preferred.
Minimum Experience:Entry level Registered Nurse (a clinical rotation in a nursing school program in an acute hospital).
Required Licenses/Certifications:ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association, may be required per facility or unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Required Licenses/Certifications:Acquire certification in chemotherapy within one year of hire (certain positions only)
Required Licenses/Certifications:BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Required Licenses/Certifications:Certification as a Public Health Nurse in the State of California (required for certain positions).
Required Licenses/Certifications:Completion of Perinatal Safety Modules within 3 months of hire. Evidence of completion and continuing annual competency must be in the employee file and/or AHS’s learning management system (LMS) (for certain positions).
Required Licenses/Certifications:Coronary Care Unit certification (required for certain positions at Fairmont Hospital's Monitoring Unit).
Required Licenses/Certifications:CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; andpreferredforcertain positions in the Emergency Department).
Required Licenses/Certifications:NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification- AHA American Heart Association (required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies).
Required Licenses/Certifications:PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).
Required Licenses/Certifications:Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Additional Information
Note: Must have the following to qualify for the New Grad Program
Graduated with a Nursing degree within the past year
CA RN license secured
BLS issued by American Heart Association (AHA)
Less than 1 year of RN experience
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.
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