Registered Nurse - RN - Medical Acute 2 South - New Hire Incentives up to $7K
Company: Scripps Health
Location: Encinitas
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Scripps 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. - Medical Acute 2 South -provides
-comprehensive care to a variety of medical and telemetry patients.
-As Registered Nurse on 2 South, you will join a team of highly
engaged nurses who 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 Medical Acute 2 South, a
32 bed unit where you will provide primary care to patients dealing
with cardiac, pulmonary, diabetic, neurologic, cognitive
orthopedic, CIWA, psychiatric issues; observed progress and update
patient charts. You will observe and monitor patient lab work for
trends and report abnormal lab tests to the appropriate physician
and utilize clinical data to implement appropriate interventions.
Administer blood and blood product transfusions and monitor
patients for adverse reactions. Prepare and administer oral,
rectal, NG/PEG tubes, SUBQ, IM, IV, PICC medications following SOPs
and physician orders and parameters. Care for patients with
conditions such as: chest pains, arrhythmias, CVA, MI, post-infarct
and recognize heart rhythms such as A-fib, heart blocks, V-tach/fib
and administer medications to manage irregular cardiac rhythms.
Deliver appropriate dose and monitoring of titratable drips such as
Heparin, Amiodarone and Cardizem.Receive patients from cath lab,
perform appropriate assessment for vital signs, affected limb,
insertion site, & restriction in activity immediately after
procedure. Use the NIHSS clinical stroke assessment tool to
evaluate and document neurological status in acute stroke patients.
Continuous frequent monitoring and consecutive neuro checks while
utilizing clinical knowledge for change of status and physician
notification. Utilize appropriate medical and pharmacological
interventions to relive and minimize effects of stroke symptoms and
deficits. Provide patient education regarding necessary lifestyle
changes, physical limitations, adaptation, pharmacological
intervention and prophylaxis regarding stroke outcomes and
deficits.You will work collaboratively with other members of the
patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. -This is a Full
Time 12 Hour Night Shift, position located at Scripps Memorial
Encinitas.Position is eligible for New Hire Retention Incention up
to $7K.The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:
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