RN - Observation Unit - La Jolla - Nights

This is a Full Time, 12 Hour Night Shift, a position benefits eligible, located at Scripps Memorial La Jolla campus.

This position is eligible for New Hire and Relocation Incentives up to $7K .

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has been one of Southern California's premier medical centers for more than 90 years and has been consistently recognized for quality patient care and the first hospital in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association for excellence in patient care. Admitting patients directly from the Emergency Department on observation/outpatient status.

We invite you to join our new highly engaged Observation Unit Team located in our new La Jolla tower to be a key member of an outstanding clinical team.

Responsibilities include:

* Providing direct patient care within the scope of your practice.

* Patient care includes assessment, planning and implementing a plan of care, and evaluating patients' progress towards expected outcomes.

* With quality patient and family-centered care in mind, the RN takes primary responsibility for the patients' care as delivered by the Care Team under their supervision.

* Work collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care.

New Hire and Relocation Incentive eligible up to $7K , including relocation.

The following are not eligible for hiring incentives:

• Internal candidates
• Rehires that left Scripps less than 3 years ago

In order to remain eligible for your retention incentive the following criteria must be met:

• Must remain in original hired FTE Status and Shift (if specified in offer letter)
• Must remain in original department/specialty
• Must remain in original Job Title
• Transfers to other locations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may result in forfeiting remaining incentive bonus unless specifically noted in your offer letter.

Required Qualifications:

* Registered Nursing Degree from an Accredited School of Nursing

* Active California RN license

* American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Certifications

* 1 year of recent inpatient RN experience

* Be able to speak, read and following instructions in English

* Have excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate positive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in nursing

* Experience working in Emergency Services as an RN

* NIHHS Stroke Certification

* Epic HER working experience