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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
La Mesa, California
Sharp Grossmont Hospital

$2,469-2,673/week

Posted 16 hours ago Verified

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Certification details

CPR
ACLS
NIH
PALS
CPI or comparable cert (must be 8hr class with at least half of class in person)

Job details

Provides care to patient and family that progresses them towards self-identified, holistic, and individualized goals
Performs nursing process through individualized assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of safe, therapeutic, efficient care for patients
Promotes quality outcomes
Collaborates or seeks additional resources as needed in the management of complex, new/unusual, or other high-risk clinical situations
Serves as patient and family advocate in ensuring excellent and satisfying care
The Registered Nurse is the direct and indirect provider of safe and therapeutic care for an assigned group of patients
Care is individualized and age specific using the nursing process

Job requirements

Must have 50+ bed ED experience

Additional Details

Assesses the need of patients and families
Identifies and prioritizes overt and subtle patient and family needs and goals
Documents assessment data
Develops a plan of action in concert with patient, family and other healthcare team members
Uses the nursing process to safely and therapeutically care for patients
Develops plan of care as evidenced by documentation (IPOC) and includes patient/family and members of the healthcare team
Implements and adapts the comprehensive, age/culturally appropriate plans using nursing interventions with patient/family
Implements plan of care
Seeks out resources when appropriate in new situations
Makes nursing decisions appropriate for plan of care in accordance with compliance
Evaluates patient’s and family’s progress towards goals and determines the need to alter goals and interventions
Evaluates patient/family response to care in relation to intended goals
Participates in patient care conferences
Documents patients’ response to care
Identifies and responds to patient/family educational needs through an individualized educational plan
Assesses learning needs including barriers/readiness, develops plan and implements plan of care (IPOC & IPER) using appropriate resources
Evaluates patient and family learning through use of adult-learning theory and revises plan as appropriate
Recognizes barriers to communication with the patient and family and seeks interdisciplinary expertise to establish a therapeutic relationship
Analyzes socio-cultural variables to adapt nursing interventions to meet diverse needs
Serves as a patient advocate through encouraging patient and family participation in decision-making and acting to uphold individual/family rights
Communicates patient and family care needs through documentation per department /entity guideline of care and policies and procedures
Delegates / assigns care to other healthcare team members which is within their scope of practice/competency to perform
Coordinates, integrates, and intervenes with other healthcare team to impact well-being of patient /family
Communicates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care activities
Follows through with identified actions/referrals
Identifies and communicates need for patient care conferences
Communicates and coordinates with other members of the health care team and ancillary staff to expedite patient progress and/or workflow

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$2,572/week

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Sharp Grossmont Hospital

3.2rating(25 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Sharp Grossmont Hospital

5.0rating

Pros

The case management team was friendly towards me.

Cons

The cost of living in San Diego is high.

Deloris E

Case Management (RN)

Contract Position Nov '22 - May '23

Review of Sharp Grossmont Hospital on Aug 28, 2024

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Not-For-Profit Hospital
Short Term Acute Care
448 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS5555 Grossmont Center DrLa Mesa, CA 91942

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About La Mesa, CA

As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in La Mesa, CA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
Wages generally match the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high of 80°F and low of 60°F.
Winter average high of 65°F and low of 45°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available but may require some searching.
Consider using online platforms to find options.

Transportation

Car friendly city with easy access to major highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse community with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, local art galleries and music venues, opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking, and nearby access to professional sports events in San Diego.

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