Responsible for independently utilizing the nursing process to safely, therapeutically and efficiently care for a group of patients based on policies and procedures. Delivers individualized quality patient care through a coordinated team approach with physicians, staff, other departments and the patient’s family. Complies with the California Nurse Practice Act, Article 2, Section 2725 of the Business and Professions Code.

Qualifications

• Current California RN License required
• BLS from American Heart Association required
• ACLS from American Heart Association required (Telemetry, CVDOU, ICU, CICU, DOU, AMI, Recovery Room only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 6 months of employment required (ICU, CICU & DOU only)
• NIHSS preferred for Telemetry & CVDOU required
• PALS from AHA within 6 months of employment required (Recovery Room only)
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment required
• 6-months of experience or acceptance in/completion of a New Grad/Internship program required
• Strong verbal & written communication skills required
• Critical thinking skills required
• Problem-solving skills required
• Computer skills required

About the Hospital

Come to Good Samaritan for a richness of experience beyond the practice of exceptional medicine. With a multi-cultural staff of more than 1,600 employees and 650 physicians, we offer opportunities to work and grow among people from a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and traditions.