RN II - Orthopedics-Acute

We are looking for a Registered Nurse II for our Orthopedics-Acute Unit at St. Joseph Hospital of Orange.Location: Orange, CaliforniaSchedule: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Day ShiftJob Summary: The Registered Nurse independently uses the nursing process to care for a group of patients safely, therapeutically, and efficiently. Uses information from a variety of sources, including Jean Watson's Theory of Human Science and Caring to assess, plan, implement, identify outcomes, and evaluate patient’s plan of care. The Registered Nurse oversees the duties and competencies of the healthcare team; these include the performance of nursing assistant duties, clerical, food service, and environmental services duties as applicable. The Registered Nurse will practice in accordance with all regulatory, professional, legal, and hospital policies. Consistently demonstrates behaviors that model the SJHS core values and the Hospital’s mission statement.Skills:

Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills with patients, patients' families, and ancillary departments.

Good math skills and basic computer data entry skills.

Basic clinical skills of unit specific type patients.

Ability to coordinate and delegate team activities.

Effective skills in communication, problem solving, interpersonal relationships, and prioritization.

Flexibility to adapt to new and changing situations.

Position Requirements:Education: Graduate of a school of nursing or enrolled in an accelerated program leading to BSN or MSN degreeLicense/Certification: Current California Registered Nursing License. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider.Preferred Position Requirements:Education: BSNDignity. Service. Excellence. Justice.These timeless values form the heart and soul of St. Joseph Hospital. They are the prime reason that we attract and retain high-caliber employees who believe in the sanctity of their work in our faith-based setting.As a result of this affinity, most of our employees have remained with us for at least five years. Over 40 percent of our new employees were either referred by friends or applied to work at St. Joseph based on our reputation. It is little wonder, then, that retention rate is significantly higher than the average for healthcare institutions in our community.The most important result: employee engagementWe are proud of our dedicated employees practicing our core values. Because of them, the St. Joseph Health System was awarded the Gallup Organization's Great Workplace Award for three consecutive years. Only 12 organizations in the world received this distinguished accolade, which recognizes fully engaged workplaces.Clinical ExcellenceWhen you take the latest in medical technology and place it in the hands of highly skilled clinicians, recognition is sure to follow. In July 2007, 2008 and 2009, St. Joseph Hospital was named one "America's Best Hospitals" for Orthopedic Care by U. S. News and World Report. This highly esteem recognition is testimony to our unique blend medical science and compassionate, values-based care.A haven that feels like home.St. Joseph Hospital offers a unique environment in which healthcare givers who share a kindred spirit can do important work and grow both spiritually and professionally. Here, values-based employees view their jobs not simply as careers but also as callings.Care to get acquainted? Then we warmly invite you to explore the many career opportunities offered by St. Joseph Hospital!St. Joseph Hospital provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, St. Joseph Hospital complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Positions specified as "on call/per diem" refers to employment consisting of shifts scheduled on as "as needed basis" to fill in for staff vacancies.Company: St. Joseph Hospital OrangeCategory: Medical/Surgical Nursing