Registered Nurse - RN - DOU/Stepdown Unit - Up to $7K New Hire Incentives
Job Description
This is a Full Time (72 hours per pay period), 12-Hour DAY Shift, position located at Scripps Mercy San Diego in the community of Hillcrest in the DOU.
We invite you to join our 46-bed Definitive Observations Unit (DOU) at Scripps Mercy San Diego. As a designated stroke and cardiac Step Down 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. Experience in PCU, Stepdown or Tele is preferred.
Our Registered Nurses are responsible for providing direct patient care within the scope of his/her practice. Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes. 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 his/her supervision. Works collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.
New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. Ask your Talent Advisor for details.
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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
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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