Registered Nurse - RN - Definitive Observation Unit - Up to $7K New Hire Incentives

Company: Scripps Health
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work. You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you're open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.Scripps Green Hospital is a 173-bed facility that has served the La Jolla and greater San Diego communities with distinction since 1977. Scripps Green offers a wide range of clinical and surgical services, including organ transplantation, oncology care, cardiothoracic and orthopedic surgery, interventional cardiology and blood and bone marrow transplantation. - The Definitive Observation Unit (DOU) is fast-paced and licensed for 32 beds. - This DOU commonly cares for Stroke and Neuro patients where the nurse to patient ratio is 1:3 or 1:4.Join our dynamic team of Registered Nurses (RN) in the DOU at Scripps Green Hospital. - You will be responsible for monitoring the vital signs of post-operation patients and also notify the doctor of any problems or changes and maintain communication with the patient and their families. As a Definitive Observation RN, you will be amongst a team that is dedicated to creating an environment that is focused on restoring function and optimizing care, while maintaining the respect, autonomy and individuality of every patient. This unit boasts private patient rooms, many with a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean and Torrey Pines Golf Course.This is a Full Time, 12-hour NightShift, position at Scripps Green Hospital.New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible. - Ask your Talent Advisor for details.The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years agoIn 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.
    • One (1) year of recent RN experience.
    • Active California Registered Nurse License
    • Current American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider certification
    • Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English
    • Must be able to demonstrate positive behaviorsPreferred Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree in nursing
      • Progressive Care, Neuro, Step-down, Spine Surgery, Cardiac Care, Definitive Observation or Telemetry experience
      • NIHSS Certification
      • AHA ACLS Certification -Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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