RN Medical Surgical Orthopedics

Company: Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Location: Northridge
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview
Founded in 1955 Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation's five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.
Responsibilities
Northridge Hospital Medical Center RN - Medical Surgical Orthopedics Acute The Medical Surgical Orthopedics unit at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ORTHOPEDICS unit to coordinate supervise and implement patient care based on competence professional expertise knowledge and evidence-based practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system. In addition Dignity Health has made the conscious decision to implement solutions that will improve patient care outcomes and nursing competencies. As a result all RN candidates considered for this position will be required to take a series of assessments during our application and interviewing process that include a basic math assessment and a thorough behavioral-based questionnaire in addition to providing up to three professional references and a copy of your most recent performance evaluation. This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
Requirement

• Minimum 1 year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area/ Ortho required.
• Current certification in specialty area preferred.
• Experience with EHR (Cerner MediTech etc?) preferred.
• Registered Nurse with current California License required.
• Current AHA BLS card required.
• LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.

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