Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Specialized Medical Unit $8K Sign-On Bonus - 6051

Valley Presbyterian
US - California - Los Angeles
October 30, 2024

Job Summary:

As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Specialized Medical Unit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities include:

Patient Care Coordination: Provide comprehensive patient care and education to patients and families in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Communication: Maintain professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and healthcare team members, using the SBAR communication format.
Confidentiality: Adhere to HIPAA and VPH policies, always maintaining strict confidentiality.
Cross-training: Cross-train to various areas within the hospital according to policy.
Documentation: Utilize information technology to document care processes efficiently.
Care Evaluation: Collaborate with physicians and mentors to evaluate and modify care plans based on patient needs.
Infection Control: Follow Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards.
Medication Administration: Administer medications per hospital policy, reporting any errors promptly.
Nursing Process: Collect and interpret patient data, formulate nursing diagnoses, and assess patient conditions.
Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient and family values, beliefs, and standards.
Discharge Planning: Provide ongoing discharge education and plan effective discharges from admission.
Patient Satisfaction: Ensure a caring and compassionate approach, keeping patients and families informed.
Patient Throughput: Support hospital throughput initiatives for timely patient transfers and discharges.
Quality Improvement: Participate in unit or hospital quality initiatives and projects.
Professional Image: Exhibit professionalism in appearance, conduct, and communication.

Experience:

Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience is required for the department hiring the registered nurse.

Education:

ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing, BLS certification, LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire.

Specialized Medical Unit Requirements:

Annual Critical Care Stroke Swank Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.

Specific Responsibilities:

Communication: Maintains professional communication using SBAR format, anticipates physician needs.
Confidentiality: Adheres to HIPAA and VPH policies, follows ethical and legal guidelines.
Cross-training: Trains in various areas as per hospital policy.
Documentation and system use: Utilizes technology for timely documentation, seeks skill improvement.
Care Evaluation: Collaborates to assess and modify care plans based on patient condition.
Infection Control: Adheres to precautions and sanitation standards.
Medication Administration: Administers medications per policy, reports errors promptly.
Nursing Process: Collects and interprets patient data, performs skills independently.
Patient Advocacy: Supports patient values and hygiene needs.
Patient Discharge: Provides ongoing education, plans for effective discharge.
Patient Satisfaction: Maintains compassionate approach, apologizes for delays, adheres to rounding policy.
Patient Throughput: Supports timely patient acceptance and discharge.
PI/Evidence-based Practice: Participates in quality initiatives and projects.
Professional Image: Exhibits professionalism in all aspects.
Must fulfill essential job functions.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care Excellence: Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Team Leadership: Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Operational Management: Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Performance Improvement: Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Salary Range: $52.08 - $69.24 per hour

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Specialized Medical Unit $8K Sign-On Bonus - 6051

Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Specialized Medical Unit $8K Sign-On Bonus - 6051

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