Registered Nurse - RN - Clinical Mentor ICU

Company: Scripps Health
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionScripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians. At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So, if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential. Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas has served North County's coastal communities since 1978. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Encinitas is a general medical surgical ICU with 12 beds, all private rooms. Our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment. Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care and patient experience. We invite you to join our team of RN Clinical Mentors at Scripps Memorial Encinitas. Working together, you'll bring your expertise, compassion and excellence to all we do. As an RN Clinical Mentor, you will function primarily as an RN with additional duties. Takes responsibility for assigned patients during RN relief periods. Works collaboratively and educationally with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Takes responsibility for education and guidance of Registered Nurses regarding the nursing process, critical thinking, accountability for the plan of care and its relation to patient outcomes, and communication/collaboration with all team members. Functions as a clinical expert, role model, mentor and resource in a designated practice area. Works collaboratively with the Charge Nurse, Educator and Manager of that area to develop a learning environment for the caregivers, as well as a service, outcome and care oriented environment for the patients. This is a Full Time, Night Shift position located at Scripps Memorial Encinitas. Required Qualifications: * Current CA RN License * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing * Two (2) years of recent RN experience in an adult ICU setting * Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS and ACLS Certifications * NIHHS Stroke Certification within first six months of employment * Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English. * Excellent interpersonal skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Minimum three years of experience in an acute care setting. * Bachelor's degree in Nursing Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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