RN Clinical Mentor - Surgical Acute - Chula Vista - Varied Shift

This is a full-time (72 hours every 2 weeks) position, working 12-hour varied shifts and located at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista.

Invest, Empower & Belong. At Scripps Health, your potential is limitless. We're more than a healthcare provider, at Scripps you will join a community where your views, beliefs and values are celebrated. Grow through industry-leading development programs and empower yourself to deliver innovative care. Be a part of an extraordinary team, impacting health in beautiful San Diego.

Why join Scripps Health?

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At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered, and your abilities are appreciated :

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Join our highly engaged Surgical Acute team as a Surgical Acute nurse working at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista. You’ll join a team of skilled medical professionals who provide superior health services in a caring environment. The Scripps Health team is dedicated to making a positive, measurable difference in the health of individuals in the communities we serve.

Our surgical acute nurses gain exposure to general surgical patients including bariatric, ortho, spinal, urology, medical, telemetry, and trauma. This is a high-functioning unit that boasts exceptionally high employee engagement and patients satisfaction scores.

The RN Clinical Mentor functions primarily as an RN with additional duties. Takes responsibility for assigned patients during RN relief periods. Works collaboratively and educationally with other members of the patient care team to ensure optimal patient care. Takes responsibility for education and guidance of Registered Nurses regarding the nursing process, critical thinking, accountability for the plan of care and it's relation to patient outcomes, and communication / collaboration with all team members. Functions as a clinical expert, role model, mentor and resource in a designated practice area. Works collaboratively with the Charge Nurse, Educator and Manager of that area to develop a learning environment for the caregivers, as well as a service, outcome and care oriented environment for the patients.

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Experience / Specialized Skills

Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience required

Prefer 1 year experience with chemotherapy administration

Must be able to speak, read and follow instructions in English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Required Certification / Registration

Current California RN license

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification

ONS Chemotherapy / Biotherapy Certification within first 3 months of employment required

Job :

RN

Organization :

Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Title : RN Clinical Mentor - Surgical Acute - Chula Vista - Varied Shift

Location : Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Requisition ID : 252005313