Sharp HealthCare Jobs

Facility: Grossmont Hospital

City La Mesa

Department

Job Status

Regular

Shift

Day

FTE

1

Shift Start Time

Shift End Time

Other; California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing; California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians; California Pharmacist License - CA State Board of Pharmacy

Hours

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

Additional Shift Information:

Day shift; schedule to be discussed

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$31.495 - $40.639 - $49.783

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

This position is responsible for the accurate and timely data abstraction, management, and reporting of data to generate reports for the hospital command center to support patient throughput and timely discharges. This position also supports the department needs relative to organization and communication.

This position also performs individualized care for patients/families under the direction of an RN or as an RN/RPh. Uses and practices basic assessment, data collection, participates in planning, executes interventions in accordance with the Plan of Care and contributes to evaluation of outcomes. Communicates to ensure patient/family educated Plan of Care and planned treatments.

Required Qualifications

• Other Education pursuant to licensure requirement.

• 3 Years Experience in a clinical role in an acute care setting or related area.

• California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - CA Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians -OR- California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -OR- California Pharmacist License - CA State Board of Pharmacy

Essential Functions

• Data AbstractionConducts data abstraction.Responsible for maintenance of computerized records and reports, as well as the quality and integrity of clinical data.May be responsible for assisting leadership in performing outcome monitoring for the department.

• Department ImprovementParticipates in organizational performance improvement initiatives as a team member and one knowledgeable in data definitions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, data submission frequency, etc.May assist leadership in the development and maintenance of the quality dashboard.Create reports and presentations (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) that include graphical and tabular display of data for trending and analysis, as directed.Completes other duties as assigned.

• Communication and CoordinationCommunicates with other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care activities, workflow, and patient progress.Follows through with identified actions/referrals.Coordinates schedules and patient care needs with RN and other staff to ensure continuity and frequency of visits.

• Informal TeachingGives constructive feedback to peers regarding work performance and notifies supervisor of suspected performance issues.Provides unit specific information to students, floats, travelers/registry personnel and documents appropriately.Documents informal teaching.

• Implements Plan of CareImplements plan of care per department guidelines: Refers practices outside of scope to RN.Seeks out resources when appropriate in new situations.Collaborates with RNs when nursing decisions required in implementation of the plan of care in accordance with compliance and scope of practice.

• Assessment DataCollects assessment data (using observation, palpation and auscultation per Practice Act) per department guidelines of care, including age/cultural specific considerations.Documents data collected.Communicates/contributes data collected to RN for analysis and interpretation.

• Patient AdvocateEncourage patient and family participation in decision making.Acts to uphold individual/family rights.

• Patient and Family EducationIdentifies learning needs including barriers/readiness.Recognizes barriers to communication with patient and family and seeks interdisciplinary expertise to establish a therapeutic relationship.Implements plan of care (IPOC and IPER) using appropriate resources.Collects data indicative of patient/family learning in response to teaching plan.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.