Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

In addition, Dignity Health has made the conscious decision to implement solutions that will improve patient care outcomes and nursing competencies. As a result, all RN candidates considered for this position will be required to take a series of assessments during our application and interviewing process that include a basic math assessment and a thorough behavioral-based questionnaire in addition to providing up to three professional references and a copy of your most recent performance evaluation

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

Dept of General Surgery

Northridge Hospital’s Surgical Services are nationally recognized for excellence by Healthgrades, a leading healthcare ratings organization. For 3 Years in a Row (2019-2021), Northridge Hospital has been named One of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for General Surgery™ and have received several other recognitions found here (https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/northridgehospital/about-us/awards-recognition) . We take pride in making investments in the latest technologies using Minimally Invasive Surgery techniques whenever possible. Thanks to advances in medicine, these surgeries can often be performed through a few incisions no bigger than a dime; in many cases, recovery times are reduced from weeks to just days; there is a reduced risk of complications or infection; and there’s less scarring.

General Surgery Dept at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the General Surgery unit to coordinate, supervise and implement patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence-based practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with professional standards, Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system.

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Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.

• Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.

• Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.

• Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.

• Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.

• Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

• Documents and communicates all observed symptoms, reactions, treatments and changes in the patient condition to the appropriate member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

• Coordinates plan of care with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team to achieve desired goals and outcomes.

• Communicates the plan of care to the patient and care partner(s) for the active involvement of the patient in the evolution of the plan throughout hospitalization.

• Conducts hourly rounds with the patient and care partner, focusing on pain management, skin integrity, elimination and other miscellaneous patient needs.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required.

• Minimum 1 year experience in General Surgery

• Current certification in specialty area preferred.

• Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc?) preferred.

• Registered Nurse with current California License required.

• Current AHA BLS card required.

• LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.

This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement

Pay Range

$56.87 - $80.94 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.