Job Information
Dignity Health STAFF NURSE II in San Francisco, California
Overview
St. Mary’s Medical Center has been caring for the health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and 1100 employees who provide high-quality and affordable health care services to the Bay Area community.Home to advanced medical practices such as the nation’s first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory innovating orthopedic and spine surgery and comprehensive rehabilitation and a state-of-the-art cancer center. St. Mary’s Medical Center is one of San Francisco’s leading hospitals offering patients a full range of outpatient and inpatient services delivered with the human touch. Strategies and business development are centered on Oncology Services Cardiac Services and Orthopedics.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Under the Director or designee, the staff nurse provides and documents, goals-oriented nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of St. Mary's Medical Center. The staff nurse utilizes principles of the nursing process and coordinates clinically related activities to provide for the effective delivery of healthcare. Responsible to supervise the care given by the Licensed Vocational Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric Technicians. Hospital/Psychiatric Attendants, and other working under his/her direction. Applies Dignity Core Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values include Dignity, Collaboration, Justice, Stewardship and Excellence.
Cares for patients in Acute Rehabilitation and / or other areas in the Medical Center as necessary.
Data collection and nursing assessment (initially and every 24 hours)
Plan nursing care based on nursing diagnosis.
Set goals with client/patient congruent with other disciplines.
Document above in nursing notes and interdisciplinary care plan.
Revise and update assessment, diagnoses, plan, evaluation, and goals throughout patients hospital stay.
Actively participate in interdisciplinary team conference on assigned patients.
Promote client/patient/family participation in health promotion, maintenance and restoration of premorbid lifestyle.
Assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development.
Contribute to professional growth of others on rehabilitation team.
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
1-2 years of experience with a minimum of 1 year in area of related field required
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field or equivalent professional experience required
Current California RN license required
American Heart Association BLS certification required.
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse preferred.
American Heart Association ACLS preferred.
Pay Range
$69.47 - $84.81 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.