Registered Nurse Recovery Room Full Time Days 30K Sign On Bonus

As a condition of employment with CHA-Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, all employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status in accordance to the state mandate orders.

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (HPMC) is an acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and surrounding areas since 1924. The hospital is committed to serving local multicultural communities with quality medical and nursing care. With more than 500 physicians representing virtually every specialty, HPMC strives to distinguish itself as a leading healthcare provider, recognized for providing quality, innovative care in a compassionate manner.

HPMC is part of a global healthcare enterprise which owns and operates general hospitals throughout Korea, numerous research centers in the U.S. and Korea including a medical university, and CHAUM (a premier anti-aging life center).

Job Requirements:

NURSES WITH ONE YEAR OF RECENT EXPERIENCE 

MAY BE ELIGIBLE UP TO A $30,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Administrative Director, this position is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and providing high quality, individualized patient care using the components of the nursing process. May be required to work On-Call during after-hours (11PM-7AM) including weekends and holidays.

The primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.

  • Maintains current competencies and skill levels required for work/specialty area.
  • Participates in quality and performance improvement programs.
  • Orients, and trains assigned personnel and students.
  • Provides direction to other members of the patient care team to coordinate all aspects of a nursing unit/department for assigned shift. Assesses effectiveness of direction given and problem solves issues regarding patient care.
  • Knowledgeably administers IV’s and medications per protocol/policy, observing and documenting patient’s response. Verifies patient’s identity/ID band before treatments and procedures.
  • Writes initial nursing history, assesses patient’s conditions and develops and updates individual plans of care for patients assigned to the unit/department.
  • Conducts patient care conferences.
  • Monitors physiologic, cognitive status of patients and timely reports changes to physicians and/or other appropriate personnel, includes follow-up on lab/test results.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below: Infant ( ) Pediatric ( x ) Adult ( x ) Geriatric ( x )
  • Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, timely consults with other care providers as warranted and adjusts nursing care interventions appropriately to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Prepares patient/families for scheduled procedures and tests.
  • Develops, implements and evaluates individualized education and teaching plans, discharge plans and protocols for patient family, and/or significant other in accordance with patient needs and department standards.
  • Demonstrates effective team leader/charge nurse skills including hourly patient rounds.
  • Provides a safe, therapeutic environment for patient and families. Uses patient restraints appropriately, documenting observations/interventions completely.
  • Documents in a clear, complete, legible, organized and timely manner, demonstrating skill in the nursing, process and critical thinking. Monitors and ensures accuracy of recording on patient medical records. Maintains all required reports, records, statistics, etc.
  • Identifies and communicates problems regarding ethical issues that may surface between professionals and patients. Demonstrates respect for patient rights.
  • Answers telephone and patient call lights in a prompt and courteous manner, addressing callers and patients appropriately by name and/or title.
  • Demonstrates effective team leader/charge nurse skills, including hourly patient rounds.
  • Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate.
  • Cooperates with other personnel in a positive manner to achieve departmental and interdepartmental objectives and maintains good employee relations.
  • Cooperates and collaborates with physicians assisting with patient examinations and procedures.
  • Demonstrates effective communication methods and skills, using lines of authority appropriately.
  • Adapts approaches based on recognized cultural and religious diversity.
  • Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper function of equipment including quality control monitoring as needed.
  • Demonstrates responsibility for cost containment, conservation of supplies and equipment, as well as other organizational resources.
  • Verbalizes and demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret cardiac rhythms and the treatment of arrhythmias.
  • Consistently supports compliance and the Code of Conduct (Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and license requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures.

Minimum Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited RN Training Program

Preferred Education:

  • N/A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum one (1) year recent experience in an acute care setting preferred
  • One (1) year recent experience in an Recovery Room setting preferred

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications:

  • N/A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation:

  • Current California RN license
  • BLS card
  • ACLS card
  • Current PALS certification

Disclaimer, Compliance and Service Language:

 

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

 

COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s Code of Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures.

Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others in accordance to the Code of Conduct; adheres to organizational policies and guidelines; supports compliance initiatives; maintains confidences; admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments.  All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.

SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our patients, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

 

WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; utilizing all designated protective personal equipment (PPE) and/or safety equipment assigned for task; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately.  Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.

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