**Responsibilities**

Our General Surgery Department is actively seeking **Registered** Nurses who demonstrate a commitment to patient care excellence. As a Registered Nurse in our General Surgery unit, you will play a vital role in coordinating, supervising, and implementing patient care, drawing upon your professional expertise, knowledge, and evidence-based practice. You will have the autonomy to practice at the highest standards, consistent with the Nurse Practice Act and our commitment to providing the best possible care.

+ Maintain compliance with all established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.

+ Utilize clinical knowledge and expertise to plan, evaluate, and coordinate patient care.

+ Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and families.

+ Document and communicate all relevant patient information to the appropriate team members.

+ Demonstrate effective nursing judgment and a thorough understanding of the nursing process.

+ Proactively address patient needs during hourly rounds.

+ Communicate the plan of care to patients and families, encouraging their active involvement.

+ Demonstrate a professional and cooperative manner.

+ Administer medications as directed and assess patient responses.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of Continuous Performance Improvement.

+ Supervise and assign duties to unlicensed assistive personnel.

+ Act as a resource for all aspects of the Electronic Health Record (EHR).

+ Access the network and utilize electronic applications effectively.

+ Serve as a preceptor and role model.

+ Collaborate with supervisory staff to identify educational and professional growth needs.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

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**Qualifications**

+ Graduate of Accredited RN school of Nursing

+ Registered Nurse with current California license required

+ Minimum 3 years current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required.

+ Minimum of one year of experience in a CVOR or related setting

+ Current AHA BLS required

+ LA City Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.

+ Experience with EHR (Cerner MediTech etc) preferred.

+ Current certification in specialty area preferred.

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

**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 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

One Community. One Mission. One California

**Pay Range**

$54.48 - $77.54 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.