OverviewFounded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.
Responsibilities

Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join one of our non-profit Dignity Health facility. You’ll find challenging rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we’ll create healthier stronger communities.

To thrive in this role you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive putting you on the radar for advancement

• Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
•  Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury)
•  Assists with patient care duties/tasks

If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.

Qualifications

We are looking for a responsible and compassionate Registered Nurse with top-notch clinical skills a caring attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. It is also important to display excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to effectively educate patients and their families on the in-home healthcare process

Requirements:

• One year RN experience in an acute setting.
• Prior RN experience in Cardiac Catheterization preferred.
• Valid CA RN licensed ACLS BLS and basic dysrhythmia certificate required.