Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
Current California State RN License required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty; 1 year for RN II.
Proven understanding of applicable Standards of Practice.
Dedication to customer service and meeting patient and colleague needs.
Responsibilities
Provide and document direct and indirect patient care services ensuring safety and comfort.
Educate patients on disease prevention and restorative measures.
Administer medications and therapeutic agents as part of treatment plans.
Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and initiate peripheral venous access.
Observe and assess patient conditions, initiating emergency procedures when necessary.
Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations and standardized procedures.
Identify patients' readiness for learning and assess safety concerns based on age and development.
Benefits
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus.
Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic services and medical advancements.
Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-level care environment.
Supportive team within one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S.
Full Job Description
Job Description
5S is a 64-bed, General Medical - Acuity Adaptable Unit providing clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic services and access to the latest medical advancements and rehabilitation therapies. As an Acuity Adaptable Unit (AAU) Level of Care is flexible and adapts to patient needs. This ranges from Non-Monitored to PCU level of care.
As a Registered Nurse on 5South, you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population. 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 vital 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: (opens in new window)https://jobs.cedars-sinai.edu/employee-referrals
Qualifications
Educational 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 certification
For RN III: Specialty Certification preferred (external applicants may acquire 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)
Proven understanding of applicable Standards of Practice.
Proven dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
About the Team
Cedars-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.
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
