JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK�s cross streets is named in his honor.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The professional nurse on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care. The professional nurse considers the patientâ��s physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn.
• The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of EKG monitoring and treatment of hypotension and dysrhythmias.
• The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of commonly used medications and possesses skill in calculating medications and fluid dosages.
• The professional nurse follows the hospital chest pain protocol.
• The professional nurse demonstrates knowledge of physiologic changes and common complications associated with specific disease states.
• The professional nurse involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention.
• The RN II uses an autonomous practice.
• The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions.
• The RN II uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.
• The RN II participates in departmental Performance Improvement activities and monitoring as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. California RN License
2. Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge related to a RN I position
3. CPR
4. Basic Computer Skills

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.