Acute Care Nurse

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Acute Care Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients who are experiencing acute illnesses or injuries. Your primary goal will be to stabilize and treat patients in order to prevent complications and promote recovery.

As an Acute Care Nurse, you will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care. You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and provide treatments and interventions as necessary. Additionally, you will educate patients and their families on their conditions and help them navigate the healthcare system.

To succeed in this role, you must have excellent clinical skills, the ability to make quick decisions under pressure, and a strong sense of empathy and compassion. You should be detail-oriented, able to multitask effectively, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. If you are passionate about acute care nursing and are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries
• Monitor and evaluate patients' conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and lab results
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
• Provide wound care and perform other medical procedures as required
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care plans
• Educate patients and their families on their conditions, treatment plans, and preventive measures
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines

Requirements

• Valid and current nursing license
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least [X] years of experience in acute care nursing
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of acute care protocols
• Ability to remain calm and make quick decisions in high-pressure situations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Empathy and compassion for patients and their families
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Proficiency in medical record documentation and computer skills
• Basic life support (BLS) certification
• Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification preferred
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays

About Alameda Health System

Alameda Health System is the East Bay's premier patient and family-centered care system. Our trauma center and teaching hospital are considered among the best in the country. We are committed to continually improving health through individual patient experiences.

Our mission, Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All, speaks to the vital role we play in the community and the critical responsibility we accept in promoting wellness, eliminating disparities and optimizing the health of a diverse East Bay.

Our facilities include the Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus, a regional trauma center and teaching hospital, John George Psychiatric Hospital, an acute and emergency care facility, Fairmont Hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital and skilled nursing facility, longtime community-based hospitals San Leandro Hospital and Alameda Hospital and four neighborhood-based community Wellness Centers located in Oakland, Newark and Hayward.