RN - Emergency Overflow Unit - Westwood

Company: ExperiencedRN
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: October 19, 2020

Job Description:

ResponsibilitiesThe role of the Emergency Care Unit (ECU) overflow nurse is to
provide inpatient Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, Stepdown level of care to
patients whom are admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department
(ED).-- The Overflow Nurse will care for the admitted patients in the
dynamic, fast-paced, high-patient turnover environment of the Emergency
Department.--The overflow nurse will advance the inpatient plan of care in
coordination with the admitting team, case management and ED Charge
Nurse.-- The patient population consists of all medical, surgical,
telemetry patients who are admitted to UCLA including the management of
neurological, cardiac, transplant, psychiatric, oncology, trauma, HEENT, GI,
Orthopedic, geriatric, bariatric, and includes the specialty patients served by
UCLA. -- Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with
  a BSN or MSN degree
• Current and valid California RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  
• Must have at least 1 year of telemetry or med surg and telemetry experience
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program
  must be provided upon hire
• Clinical skills applicable to medical surgical, telemetry, neuro and geriatric
  nursing
• Ability to manage multiple patients in an overflow unit with rapid patient
  turnover
• Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions based on patient
  history and current medical condition
• Knowledge of electronic medical record documentation
• Skill in speaking EnglishUCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.---- ---- ---- ---- ----
  
  U CAN HELP DEFINE NURSING EXCELLENCE
  At UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Nursing, there's no limit to what U CAN do in your nursing career. Because our nurses are essential in the delivery of the world-class care UCLA Health is known for, we provide them with every resource and opportunity to achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. Through our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art clinical technology, shared governance, recognition programs and more, we're inspiring, empowering and supporting our nurses to go further in their practice. It's no wonder we've been able to achieve Magnet status multiple times in multiple locations.
  When you're ready to elevate your nursing career, we have ongoing openings at locations throughout our system, including:
  
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  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
    
  • UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
    
  • Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
    
  • UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital
    
  • Over 160 UCLA ambulatory clinics, specialty practices and urgent care centers
    
    No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you'll enjoy all of the cultural, recreational and lifestyle advantages Southern California has to offer.

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