RN - Med Surg/ Telemetry- Emergency Care Unit (Overflow)- Westwood
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
Become a key member of a world-class health organization and contribute to the delivery of Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Take your career to the next level. U can do all this and more at UCLA Health! In this exciting and rewarding position, you will provide evidence-based inpatient medical, surgical, telemetry, and stepdown level of care to patients admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department (ED). You will care for the admitted patients in the dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency Department all while advancing the inpatient plan of care in coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge Nurse. The Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse will also assess patient, family and staff learning needs, deliver appropriate clinical education and promote effective working relationships. This involves collaborating with an interdisciplinary team of dedicated professionals to develop and implement a care plan, including providing detailed care instructions. Join our team today!
Salary range: $62.43 - $92.81 Hourly
We’re seeking a highly-skilled, self-motivated nursing professional with:
- Current valid California RN license, required
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree, required.\
- Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire.
- Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- One year of direct patient care in a telemetry or med-surg/telemetry setting required.
- Ability to manage multiple patients in an Overflow Unit with rapid patient turnover.
- Clinical skills applicable to medical, surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric nursing.
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis.
- Ability to perform historical, physical and behavioral patient assessments.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff.
- English-speaking proficiency.
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations will elevate your standard of living.