Dignity Health @ Mercy Hospital of Folsom is the community hospital serving the Sierra foothills communities of Folsom El Dorado Hills Granite Bay Cameron Park Shingle Springs and Rescue. With 106 licensed acute-care beds our accredited non-profit hospital has been providing exceptional care for more than 35 years. Mercy Hospital of Folsom provides surgical services including minimally-invasive general urological and gynecological surgeries. We also provide comprehensive and award-winning orthopedic services which include surgery inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation and specialty orthopedic care. As a certified Joint Commission Stroke Center Mercy Folsom provides exceptional care to our patients in our Medical Surgical and Intensive Care units as well as our 25-bed Emergency Department. Our Family Birth Center features private and contemporary birthing suites where labor delivery and recovery occur in one room as well as award-winning lactation training and support. Mercy Folsom received Among America's 250 Best Hospitals recognition and is a Primary Stroke Center.
Responsibilities Mercy Hospital of Folsom is a certified stroke and chest pain Center with a 25-bed Emergency Room. The long term staff of the ED prides itself on teamwork and trust.
The Registered Nurse provides coordinates and directs care to individuals and families using a holistic approach. The nursing process is used as a structured mechanism for critical thinking and problem solving in providing effective and appropriate care within a safe and confidential environment from admission to discharge. Each RN is responsible for collaborating with members of the healthcare team providing leadership personal/professional development and conducting him/herself professionally.
Assessment: Performs total body and system assessment each shift/visit according to unit standards.
Care of Patient: Including planning implementing evaluating and educating.
Clinical/Technical Skills: Utilizes technology procedures protocols standards and interventions specific to assigned unit.
Documentation: Performs legible timely concise and accurate documentation according to policies and procedures.
Proficient and competent with the computerized documentation system.
Leadership: Accepts responsibility and accountability for own decisions and behaviors. Recognizes accepts and
cooperates with direction from facility leadership.
Precepting/Mentoring: Participates in orientation of new staff ancillary personnel and mentors students in a constructive
and positive manner. Serves as resource to staff from other nursing departments.
Self-Development: Continues education by attending non-mandatory education offerings specific to area of practice.
Maintains awareness of issues related to nursing profession.
Goals: Provides measurable written goals appropriate to level of experience during annual appraisal process. Achieves
pre-set goals throughout the year.
Safety: Maintains a safe working environment by utilizing appropriate resources protocols procedures and
communication to appropriate personnel.
Patient Safety: Applies safety precautions and principles to patient care including all applicable National Patient Safety
Goals and adherence to medication management policies and procedures.
Communication: Communicates clearly and effectively using proper communication etiquette. Uses medical terminology
accurately. Includes reporting abnormals or change in patient condition to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
Quality: Participates in unit service line and CHW Quality initiatives. Includes Patient Satisfaction and Core Measures. The position shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy Hospital of Folsom and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft Adoption Assistance Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Retirement Programs Wellness Programs Minimum Minimum of 1 year emergency nursing experience as an RN Candidates must have a current California RN License
PALS, ACLS, and BLS from the American Heart Association
Other certifications may be required
