PIH Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at PIH Health Whittier Hospital. As an RN 18N, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care, including assessments, care plan development, education, and evaluation for assigned patients. You will perform patient duties necessary to maintain the flow of patient care and coordinate the delivery of care provided by other care team members and disciplines. This full-time, regular/at-will position offers a competitive salary range of $45.00 to $72.21 per hour, reflecting the importance of the role in our patient-centered care model.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley region. Our fully integrated network is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience. We are committed to providing cutting-edge advancements, quality of care, and healthcare technology. As an RN 18N, you will be an integral part of our team, upholding our values of respect, excellence, service, and teamwork. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that challenges you to blend your clinical expertise with compassionate care. This role does not require per diem work. For more information about PIH Health, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Patient assessment
• Clinical education related to specialty
• Principles of patient/family teaching
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and safety
• Adaptability
• Knowledge and experience with administering IV and PO drugs and their possible adverse reactions
• Knowledge of diagnostic tests and their preparations
• Knowledge in the legal aspects of nursing
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill using special equipment such as monitors, oxygen equipment, SPO2 monitors, EKG machines, defibrillators, etc.
• Honesty, dependability, conscientiousness
• Excellent communication skills
• Is alert to cues on the phone when assessment is limited to auditory, verbal, and emotional cues
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively on a level that is easily understandable by the patient
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Demonstrates appropriate critical intervention skills
• Ability to perform effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to telephone triage
• Ability to maintain flexibility and adapt to changes
• Accuracy in maintaining medical records
• Strong computer skills
• Professional and appropriate in communicating with staff, physicians, patients, and visitors
• Knowledge of age-appropriate adult learning principles
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice including but not limited to asepsis and sterile technique, principles of body mechanics, medication administration
• Ability to plan and organize workload
• Bilingual in Spanish or Chinese (helpful)

Required Experience

• Current California RN license
• BSN/MSN preferred
• Two years NICU nursing experience
• Current American Heart Association BLS and NRP Certifications