Job Information
Dignity Health RN Transition Fellow in Northridge, California
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
RN Transition Program - Medical/Surgical ICU, Beginning September 16th, 2024.
The Transition RN Fellowship at Northridge Hospital Medical Center prepares and supports experienced nurses as they enter into a specialty unit.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience to be eligible for this program.
The ICU unit at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU 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. While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more.
Positions are limited and early application is encouraged . Application period is open April 1st, 2024 through April 14th 2024 at 11:59PM ( ONLY ) .
To initiate the application process please complete the online job application and submit the following items:
Current resume
Specialty/Unit Preference and shift (page 2 of this packet)
Letter of Intent to include the following (maximum of 2 pages double APA format not necessary):
Explain why you are interested in the RN Transition Fellowship Program at Northridge Hospital Medical
Explain why you are interested in the unit or specialty field that you
- Signed Licensure Vacation and Employment Statement as applicable (page 3 of this packet)
Please Note: Required documents must be uploaded as attachments within your online application. Non-employees -- If you are selected for an interview you will be required to bring the original documents with you to the interview.
Again all necessary requirements must be met before the applicant will be considered for an interview.
New process – internal applicants (NHMC Employees) will also be formally interviewed using the Dignity Health process.
Qualifications
Minimum
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting required.
Graduate of Accredited RN school of Nursing required.
Completion of an approved Basic Arrhythmia course prior to the start of the transition program (unless otherwise agreed upon by Unit Director and Education department to complete during the program) or
Registered Nurse with current CA License and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider card required.
Current AHA BLS card required.
ACLS, EKG competency required.
LA City Fire Care required within 90 days of hire.
Successful completion of a formal Dignity Health interview process; the overall scoring of the interview consensus will be taken into consideration in determining the selection of candidate(s).
Current employees: Must be in good standing with no disciplinary actions within the past twelve(12) months and with at least a Meets standards on the last 2 perfomance evaluations.
Pay Range
$47.10 - $67.04 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.