Overview:
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit for more information.
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Responsibilities
RN–*20K sign on bonus*
Operating Room
Is responsible for ongoing assessment and maintenance of nursing department quality processes, including , but not limited to Medication Management, JCAHO Core Measures, Pneumovax /Influenza Protocol, medical record review, as well as coordination of the Performance Improvement monitoring for these quality processes. Collaborates with other departments for shared processes, i. e. Pharmacy, Nursing Education, Quality and risk Management, JCAHO process teams. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Working knowledge of CMS, Title 22, JCAHO standards, and other regulatory agency requirements Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice as it relates to the clinical work area.
*Sign on bonus available for experienced OR RNs*
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Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required.
- Current certification in specialty area preferred.
- Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc) preferred.
- Registered Nurse with current California License required.
- Current AHA BLS card required.
- LA City Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.