This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community  Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community  Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing degree  preferred.
• Associate in Nursing, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience in Telemetry or combined Medical-Surg-Tele unit.
• Current California Nursing license
• Basic EKG Competence
• Certification in Progressive Critical Care Nursing preferred.
• Certification in Medical / Surgical Nursing preferred.
• Dysrhythmia Course certificate preferred. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
• Blue Card within 90 Days of hire or requirement notification. 

About the Hospital

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since we opened our doors in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors. Come work with us.