Registered Nurse (RN) Urgent Care, Per-Diem, Mid-Shift
PIH Health
Application
Details
Posted: 19-Nov-23
Location: Whittier, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Internal Number: 20336
The Registered Nurse provides expert professional nursing care; assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care rendered to patients with urgent, emergent or potential health problems; utilizes knowledge of basic nursing principles, practices, ethics and concepts; participates in the organization and management of the practitioner’s practice; maintains positive relationships with patients, family members and other visitors, and fellow employees.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Whittier Hospital, PIH Health Downey Hospital and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Urgent Care Only
Strong verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
Current CPR certification.
Adaptability.
Principles of patient/family teaching.
With consideration of age, utilize the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/family when administering care.
Accuracy in maintaining medical records.
Strong computer skills.
Honest, dependable, conscientious.
Management skills that emphasize mentoring, training and team building.
Clinical Operations Only
Strong verbal and written skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
Adaptability.
Principles of patient/family teaching.
With consideration of age, utilize the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational, and environmental needs of the patient/family when administering care.
Accuracy in maintaining medical records.
Strong computer skills.
Honest, dependable, conscientious.
Is alert to cues on the phone when assessment is limited to auditory, verbal and emotional cues.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively on a level that is easily understandable by the patient.
Invasive Radiology
Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
Basic organizational skills.
Basic computer skills.
Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Patient assessment.
Clinical education related to specialty.
Principles of patient/family teaching.
Proficient with administering Moderate Sedation.
Urgent Care Only
Formal training will be indicated by a graduation certificate from an accredited RN school of nursing
Current RN state licensure
Current CPR certificate
Experience in clinic-based nursing
Clinical Operations Only
Required:
Current California RN license (BSN/MSN preferred)
Evidence of continuing education
Prior experience in, ambulatory care nursing
Current Basic Life Support Card
Preferred:
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills
Invasive Radiology
Required:
Current California RN license
Evidence of continuing education
Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education
Current BLS from American Heart Association
Current ACLS from American Heart Association
Current NIHSS within 90 days of employment
PALS within 6 months of employment (for PHGSH only)
LA City Fire card, within 6 months of employment (for PHGSH only)
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here.
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.