RN DOU - Mercy San Diego - Nights

This is a Full Time (72 hours per pay period), 12-Hour Night Shift, position located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in the community of Hillcrest.

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. 

We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego.  We are the Cardiac Stepdown unit - our highly engaged nurses provide exceptional patient care in a compassionate, welcoming environment.  Our nurses thrive in a culture that is team-oriented and focused on quality care.  The ideal candidate will have a minimum 12 months of RN experience with 6 months in an inpatient setting such as SNF, LTAC or Acute Care.  Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred.

Responsibilities include:

·         Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.

·         Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.

·         Peritoneal dialysis treatments and administration

·         With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.

·         Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

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The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:​

• Internal candidates​
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago​

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met​:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)​
• Must remain in original department/specialty​
• Must remain in original Job Title​
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

• Registered nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing
• Current CA RN License
• One (1) year of RN experience, 6 months in Inpatient environment
• Current American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider, BLS & ACLS Certification
• Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
• Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six (6) months of RN experience Tele, DOU, PCU or Stepdown
• NIHSS certification
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing