Overview

Founded in 1955 Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services including the Leavey Cancer Center a cardiovascular center stroke center the Center for Assault Treatment Services a pediatric medical center and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate high-quality and affordable patient-centered care we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9000 physicians 62000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

Responsibilities

Northridge Hospital Medical Center

REGISTERED NURSE – TELEMETRY 

The TELEMETRY unit at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the TELEMETRY unit to coordinate supervise and implement patient care based on competence professional expertise knowledge and evidence-based practice. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with professional standards Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system.In addition Dignity Health has made the conscious decision to implement solutions that will improve patient care outcomes and nursing competencies. As a result all RN candidates considered for this position will be required to take a series of assessments during our application and interviewing process that include a basic math assessment and a thorough behavioral-based questionnaire in addition to providing up to three professional references and a copy of your most recent performance evaluation.

Northridge Hospital Medical Center provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees’ well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance. 

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

Free membership to our Care@Work program helping employees with childcare pet care or dependent adultsHealth/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible spending accountsVoluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity TheftAdoption AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your familyPaid Time Off (PTO)Tuition Assistance for career growth and developmentMatching Retirement Programs and Pension PlanWellness Program

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This position is represented by SEIU L121 and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications
Minimum one (1) year current acute care registered nursing experience in specialty area required. Current certification in specialty area preferred. PCCN preferred. Experience with EHR (Cerner MediTech etc?) preferred. Registered Nurse with current California License required. Current AHA BLS card required. ACLS EKG competency Femoral Sheath Competency preferred at time of hire required within 90 days of hire. LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.