RN - Transitional Care Center *$20,000 Hiring Bonus*

Company: Pacific Medical Centers
Location: Torrance
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Providence is calling a Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit (Full-Time, Evening Shift) at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital in Torrance, CA.

* $20,000 Sign-On Bonus Eligible to External Candidates! *

Apply today!

Please upload a current resume reflecting all relevant experience.

Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text with additional questions from our MODERN HIRE system.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Transitional Care Unit who will provide professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence-based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practice in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Key functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

In this position you will:

* Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patients' care
* Develop, update and coordinate the patient's plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the care continuum
* Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate
* Perform and maintain currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served
* Effectively advocate for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values and beliefs of those we serve
* Foster a learning environment for patient/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team including students; facilitate formal and informal learning for patient/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community
* Accountable for safety, identify and correct problems, and integrate evidence, and best practice into nursing care; use data and evidence to improve patient outcomes
* Align patient safety, self-safety and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes
* Engage in ongoing professional development; practices to the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the Nursing Social Policy Statement, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards
* Promote a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates and disseminates research and evidence based practice
* Lead and coordinate teams, appropriately delegate, coordinate care and collaborate with others as equal members of the inter-professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge; Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession

Required qualifications:

* Nursing degree/diploma upon hire
* All Registered Nurses (RN) without a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) must obtain a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher within three (3) years of hire
* A RN with twenty (20) years of RN experience will not be needed to obtain a BSN


* Current RN license with the State of California
* Current Basic Life Support (BLS) card must be from the following authorized governing bodies:
* American Heart Association (AHA) - (BLS Provider),
* American Red Cross (ARC) - (BLS for Health Care Provider), -or-
* Military Training Network (MTN) - (BLS Provider) upon hire


* One (1) year acute care experience working with the patient population similar to Transitional Care Unit -or- completion of the specialty residency located at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital
* Proficiency with Information Technology; such as electronic health records, communications systems, computers and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position
* Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff
* Able to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery
* Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude
* Able to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations

Preferred qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in nursing
* National Certification in Transitional Care Unit

About the hospital you will serve:

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is a 436-bed non-profit hospital serving the greater South Bay communities of Los Angeles since 1960. We are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence, use of advanced technology, and a distinct focus on providing care with a personal, healing touch. In addition to the finest general medical, surgical, and critical care services, we offer a number of specialty programs including Cardiovascular Services, Women's and Children's Health, Oncology, and Emergency Care.

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center,Torrance is proud to be recognized as a Magnet - Designated Hospital. We are the only South Bay area hospital to be named a 100 Top Hospital by Truven Health; a distinction we have held four years in a row. As a recent recipient of the Premier Award for Quality by the Premier healthcare alliance and the American Hospital Association McKesson Quest for Quality, our commitment to outstanding patient care and operational efficiency is clear.

As a member of Providence Health & Services, a Catholic-sponsored healthcare ministry, we believe strongly in respecting the dignity of each person and give special concern to the most vulnerable members of our community.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits - see our website for details -http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits

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