RN Internal Contract 7A-7P

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs

Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care

Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders

Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately

Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support

Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals

Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families

Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols

Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient care planning

Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to function effectively in high-stress situations with diverse patient populations

Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity

Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education

Qualifications

Education

Associates degree in Nursing required

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required

Basic Life Support (BLS) required in the timeframe required by facility policy

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required in the timeframe required by facility policy

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) may be required in the timeframe required by facility policy

Specialty certification (e.g., RN-BC, CMSRN) preferred

Experience

Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred

Demonstrated critical thinking, decision-making, and effective prioritization in a fast-paced environment