Hours: Shift Start Time: 7 PM Shift End Time: 7:30 AM AWS Hours Requirement: 12/36 - 12 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: minimum 4 weekend shifts per schedule Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $57.000 - $66.110 - $75.210 This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

What You Will Do

The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the Medical-Surgical team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years' experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical or equivalent setting in lieu of BSN. 2 Years experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical Unit or equivalent setting.

Oncology Department: Chemotherapy experience. California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing - REQUIRED AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED Other Qualification Requirements Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate (Oncology only). - REQUIRED Orthopedic Unit: Orthopedic Nurses Certification (ONC) or equivalent certification. - PREFERRED Medical-Surgical Unit: Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (CMSRN) or equivalent certification. - PREFERRED Essential Functions Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

Patient Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and develop individualized care plans. Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses, intervening as needed. Coordinate with the healthcare team to deliver safe, efficient, and timely care. Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patient experience. Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications. Advocate for evidence-based practices in Medical-Surgical patient care.

Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies. Comply with regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA). Identify and report safety concerns proactively.

Documentation: Accurately document patient care, interventions and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Patient Standards of Care. Professional Development and Leadership: Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, supporting their professional development. Participate in continuing education and quality improvement initiatives. Serve as a resource for best practices within the Medical-Surgical unit. Act as Relief Charge Nurse as needed.

Emergency Preparedness: Respond promptly to patient emergencies (e.g., Rapid Response Team (RRT) situations) with composure and clinical skill.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse patient caseload with common medical and surgical conditions. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring quick decision making and strong teamwork. Proficient in basic medical equipment (e.g., IV Pumps, monitors) and medication administration. Strong clinical judgement, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond to acute changes in patient conditions. Strong patient care and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

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 Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan.

We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women's health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care.

At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It's what we call The Sharp Experience - treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care.

We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.