CLINICAL NURSE I - MEDICAL-7TH FLOOR (PULM)

Are you committed to delivering extraordinary care to patients in critical health situations? Do you thrive in the challenging, dynamic environment of a busy respiratory unit? Do you have a deep understanding of the respiratory system and enjoy forming long-lasting relationships with your patients? If you said yes, keep reading – we may have the perfect opportunity for you. 

As part of the Medical Pulmonary (PULM) team at Hoag Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach, you’ll give direct inpatient nursing care as per the California Nurse Practice Act, and in support of the mission of the Patient Care Services Division. Being a Hoag Clinical Nurse I means serving our community by using research and evidence-based outcomes, and collaborating with members of your team to offer the highest level of care to those who depend on us. 

Inside Hoag’s PULM Department 

Hoag's Medical Pulmonary Department features 33 beds, and a nurse to patient ratio of up to 1:5, depending on patient acuity. The population you will serve ranges from adult to geriatric patients suffering from both acute and chronic respiratory illnesses such as illnesses include asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer. The population may also include patients with other medical and/or surgical diagnoses.  

Other duties may include:  

• Assessing and documenting a complete physical assessment, nursing interventions, and teaching and discharge needs for patients assigned to each shift, utilizing documentation guidelines, Standards of Care and Pathway goals. 
• Communicating changes in the patient's condition to the Charge Nurse/Supervisor and the physician directing care, as well as pertinent information at shift report using the patient Plan of Care (POC). 
• Providing continuity of care through the implementation and utilization of the POC. 
• Responding to emergency situations in a timeframe appropriate to the needs of each patient. 
• Administering medications and intravenous therapy with the ability to assess the appropriate indication dosing and effects of the medication administered. 

• Assessing the educational ability/level for the patient, incorporating available educational material into patient/significant other teaching and documenting understanding in the patient record. v 

Hoag nurses consistently maintain a high standard of professional communication, appearance and conduct. They’re driven to excel in patient treatment and nursing, and they’re deeply passionate about their work. To that end, we’ll expect you to participate in our continuous quality improvement process and maintain a working knowledge of departmental and hospital standards, policies and procedures. 

We’re keen on following safety measures and infection control protocols, being attentive to details, and having intimate knowledge of the populations we serve. 

Hoag is the Place to Be 

We believe that when you join Hoag, you become part of a family. We’re deeply committed to giving back to those who help us serve our community, making your ongoing growth and development our priority. In addition to Pay for Performance salary increases, and sponsored training opportunities, Hoag employees enjoy: 

• Annual performance incentives 
• Safe Harbor bonuses 
• Competitive 401 (k) program with matching contributions 
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Nursing Scholarships 

• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Nursing Clinical Ladder Program 
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage 
• On-site Wellness Centers in our Irvine and Newport Beach campuses that include discounted services for massage therapy, acupuncture, mediation and mindfulness, yoga, Pilates and fitness coaches 

We look for passion, an ownership mentality, and out-of-the box thinking. If this is you and Hoag sounds like home, please apply. A member our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you if they want to know more. 

Required 

• Active California RN License. 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications. 
• Successful completion of an EKG course or equivalent. 

Preferred  

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred. If you haven't obtained a BSN upon hire, you will be asked to begin a BSN program within one year of the hire date and obtain your BSN within two years of starting the program.