Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Staff Nurses assess patient/family health problems and resources, and takes a leadership role in the development, implementation and outcomes evaluation of a plan for nursing care. Staff Nurses provide professional nursing care and interventions to critically ill patient population(s). This position requires providing service to one or more age groups including ill children through geriatric patients in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: 

Graduate of an RN School of NursingCurrent California RN LicenseCurrent BLS & ACLS Certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)Current NRP CertificationOne year Labor & Delivery experience required in an acute care experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred: 

Computer literacy One year recent acute care experienceBachelor degree in health, or related fieldOverview

St. Joseph's Medical Center is a member of Dignity Health. The word dignity perfectly defines what our organization stands for showing respect for all people by providing excellent care. St. Joseph's Medical Center was founded in 1899 under the direction of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael and is a not-for-profit, fully-accredited regional hospital with 395 beds, a physician staff of over 400 and more than 2400 employees. Specializing in cardiovascular care, comprehensive cancer services, and women and children's services, including neonatal intensive care, St. Joseph's is the largest hospital, as well as the largest private employer, in Stockton, California. Nationally recognized as a quality leader, St. Joseph's is consistently chosen as the most preferred hospital by local consumers.

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