Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Program

Pacific Grove Hospital | Riverside, CA

Pacific Grove Hospital is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Outpatient team, where you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients on their journey to healing.

SHIFT/SCHEDULE DETAILS

Full Time 

Monday - Friday

8:00am - 4:00pm

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

As an Outpatient RN, you'll play a vital role in supporting patients and ensuring smooth clinical operations. Under the guidance of the Director of Nursing, your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating outpatient admissions and discharges
• Leading patient education and nursing groups
• Carrying out physician orders and providing direct patient care
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional outcomes

COMPENSATION

Compensation for roles at Pacific Grove Hospital varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Pacific Grove Hospital provides a reasonable salary range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California as set forth below.

RN pay from $44.00-$50.00 per hour!

BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay rate
• Advancement opportunities to further your career in nursing
• Work-life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.
• Great pay, flexibility, advancement opportunities and work life balance – what a great combination for both of us.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• FSA & HSA

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

We are committed to providing equal  employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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