French Hospital Medical Center·San Luis Obispo, California
The Staff Nurse provides total patient care by applying the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing physical assessments, and assuming relief charge nurse duties as needed.
Where You’ll Work Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California.
Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center.
Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.
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One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Staff Nurse, you will expertly apply the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care for patients of all ages, aligning with our Mission and Core Values.Every day you will provide total patient care, assist in managing care administered by other staff, and assume responsibility for your assignments, including relief charge nurse duties as needed.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of nursing principles, effectively collaborate with the healthcare team, and take accountability for patient outcomes.
Assessment & Reassessment: Performs appropriate nursing history and physical assessment upon admission & on an ongoing basis: Ensures that the patient is properly introduced to the unit & his/her surroundings upon arrival in unit.
Completes assessment as reflected in nursing notes & admission history.
Provides baseline data pertaining to activities of daily living.
Reflects physiological condition & psychosocial needs of the patient.
Reflects perceptions of patient and/or significant others of his/her problem(s) & his/her expectations of the present hospitalization.
Job Requirements Required Graduate of accredited RN program, upon hire and 3 Years of Acute Care experience., upon hire Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 90 Days
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited RN program with a valid California Registered Nurse license and 3 years of acute care experience. Required certifications include BLS/CPR, with ACLS and PALS to be obtained within 90 days.
Market context
California day stay nurse roles are often competitive because hospitals look for RNs with strong acute care experience, current licensure, and the ability to manage fast-paced outpatient recovery needs. This position requires an accredited RN degree, a valid California RN license, 3 years of acute care experience, and BLS/CPR, with ACLS and PALS due within 90 days. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline before applying.
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