JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK�s cross streets is named in his honor. Originally called Indio Community Hospital, JFK has grown to a 145-bed acute-care hospital that is part of Tenet Healthcare California. It offers a variety of services, including: �Emergency care 24/7 �Orthopedic and joint replacement services using emerging technology �Cardiovascular services �Maternity care and pediatric services �Ambulatory surgery center �Imaging services �Outpatient Rehabilitation Center

Position Overview:

�The professional nurse in critical care uses the nursing process to plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care.

�The professional nurse considers the patient�s physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, language barriers, age, teaching needs, and readiness to learn.

�The professional nurse involves the interdisciplinary team in the plan of care and patient intervention.

�The RN II independently cares for two (2) critically ill patients and can master most 1:1 acuity patients, cares for patients on a ventilator, understands basic dysrhythmia and hemodynamic status of the patient while correlating readings to the care of the patient.

�The RN II assists with bedside procedures and administers medications prescribed by the physician according to policy.

�The RN II uses an autonomous practice. The RN II independently anticipates professional responsibilities and accepts accountability for professional actions.

�The RN II uses critical thinking skills in daily practice.

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• California RN License
• Successful mastery of nursing skills and knowledge
• CPR
• ACLS within 6 months of hire
• PALS recommended
• Basic EKG Course within 6 months of hire

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