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Alameda Health System New Grad Program, AHD Staff Nurse I, 1.0 (FT) , Evening, 8hr, ED in Alameda, California
New Grad Program, AHD Staff Nurse I, 1.0 (FT) , Evening, 8hr, ED
Alameda, CA
Alameda Hospital
AHD Emergency Dept
Full Time - Evening
Nursing
Req #:40464-29856
FTE:1
Posted:Yesterday
Summary
Alameda Health System offers outstanding benefits that include:
100% employer health plan for employees and their eligible dependents
Unique benefit offerings that are partially or 100% employer paid
Rich and varied retirement plans and the ability to participate in multiple plans.
Generous paid time off plans
Role Overview:
Alameda Health System is hiring!Under close supervision the Clinical Nurse I provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers.
Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL's and other essential patient care related activities.
Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports.
Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contracts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
May provide oversight to staff who monitor telemetry systems; alerts primary nurse of changes in underlying rhythms and of any life threatening arrhythmias that may develop; interprets and posts telemetry strips at the hours specified; admits and discharges patients with telemetry units as appropriate.
Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Preferred Licenses/Certification: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA -American Heart Association, may be required per facility or unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (Required for all positions in the Emergency Department – training to be provided by the Facility.)Required Licenses/Certifications: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis – to be obtained within 6 months of hire). Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Additional Information
A Community Hospital in Alameda County ... and so much more For generations, Alameda residents have found friendly, familiar faces and dedicated medical attention at their local hospital. Now, more and more individuals in Oakland and throughout the East Bay are turning to Alameda Hospital for quality care. We welcome all patients seeking an Alameda County Hospital or Bay Area Hospital who value a state-of-the-art medical facility, with a human touch. Alameda Hospital. We care.
Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.