Clinical Nurse - RN - PCU Heart Failure 5E - Sharp Chula Vista - Night Shift - Full-time - Offering up to $10K in bonus

Facility: Chula Vista Medical CenterCity Chula VistaDepartmentJob StatusRegularShiftNightFTE0.9Shift Start TimeShift End TimeCalifornia Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart AssociationHoursShift Start Time:7 PMShift End Time:7:30 AMAdditional Shift Information:Weekend Requirements:Every OtherOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$54.400 - $67.470 - $80.540The stated pay scale reflects the range as defined by the collective bargaining agreement between Sharp HealthCare and Sharp Professional Nurses Network, United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals, NUHHCE, AFSME, AFL-CIO. Placement within the range is based on years of RN experience.What You Will DoTo provide direct and indirect nursing services to patients and families.SummaryPCU Heart Failure 5E is a 44 bed unit at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. The unit focuses on Heart Failure but can also care for a wide variety of cardiac patients who need continuous cardiac monitoring. Patient population includes, but is not limited to, myocardial infraction, chest pain, unstable angina, cath lab, angioplasty, hypertension, diabetes, and renal failure. The nursing staff is skilled in critical care nursing techniques and an intermediate level of observation of patients that typically includes an assessment of vital signs and other physiological indicators every 4 hours.Required Qualifications

Graduate of nursing school

One year clinical experience

California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

One year recent Acute Care Medical Surgical/Telemetry/PCU

LTAC/SNF/Post-Acute RN experience (would be for Transition in Practice Program)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Independently performs the nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients with overt and subtle needs throughout the continuum of care, and according to unit's standards of care. Performs safe nursing care for patients in more complex situations with some assistance and supervision. Demonstrates competency in all areas of the unit skills and some advanced skills. May teach some skills competencies. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the care team. May assume the responsibility of relief charge nurse and may assist with preceptorship/professional development of new nurses and students. Uses common equipment and medications safely in the practice setting and consults others when unfamiliar. Recognizes inconsistencies in patient care and manages potential complications. Demonstrates consistent organization and prioritization of workload; confident management of emergency situations. Participates in quality improvement initiatives. Complies with all regulatory and accreditation standards. Demonstrates professional behavior through participation in unit activities and committees as appropriate. Delegates/assigns and communicates expectations for care delivery processes to each member of the team. Teaches skills as necessary. Coordinates patient care administered by other members of the nursing staff. Utilizes a variety of teaching/coaching strategies to assist family through disease process/experience. Promotes clinical effectiveness, efficient use of resources, and quality care in practice setting. Transfers knowledge and mentors others to improve clinical practice. Demonstrates complex problem solving and the use of critical thinking skills.

Bonus EligibilitySign On Bonus: $5,000 (gross)Relocation Bonus: $5,000 (gross)Traveler Conversion Bonus: $15,000 (gross)Employee Referral Bonus: $2,500 (gross)Eligibility Requirements:

1 year of related RN experience

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

Current Sharp employees

Rehires/Reinstates that are rejoining the organization less than 12 months from last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare

To remain eligible for your sign on 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 a non-bonus eligible department or position may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus.

Employee Referral Incentive Eligibility:

Referral must list the name of the Sharp employee that referred them on the job application.

External referrals only

If referring a former Sharp employee – must be more than 12 months since last date of employment with Sharp Healthcare at the time of referral.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.#signon#relocation#referral