Job Description3 South Short Stay is a 60-bed Observation/Short Stay unit. Nurses provide specialized care for patients under observation including those triaged from the Emergency Department, PACU, and Cath Lab. The unit has patient telemetry monitoring and is observed from the central monitoring center. Nurses working in this fast-paced unit require excellent partnership, teamwork, and a dedication to excellence every single day.As a Registered Nurse on 3 South Short Stay you will assume the responsibility and accountability for the supervision and application of the nursing process throughout the delivery of patient care. You will also
- provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner
- provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
- provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
- perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
- observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
- plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
- identify patients' readiness for learning and their ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent while identifying and assessing patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations.
- demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations' needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. See our website for details: https://jobs.cedars-sinai.edu/employee-referrals
QualificationsEducational Requirements:- Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:- Current California State RN License required
- American Red Cross or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- For RN III: Specialty Certification (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire)
Experience:- Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty. Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II)
- Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
- Demonstrates a dedication to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
- Meets clinical criteria and protocol for Clinical Nurse assigned level.
About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
