Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
Current California State RN License required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty; 1 year for RN II.
Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
Demonstrates dedication to customer service and meeting patient needs.
Responsibilities
Administer medications and therapeutic agents as part of treatment plans.
Educate patients on disease prevention and restorative measures.
Document direct and indirect patient care services accurately and timely.
Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and initiate peripheral venous access.
Observe and assess signs of illness and reactions to treatments, initiating emergency procedures as needed.
Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations and standardized procedures.
Identify patients' readiness for learning and assess safety concerns considering age and development.
Benefits
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus.
Access to ongoing professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description
8South consists of two 24-bed Surgical units specializing in the care and treatment of adult patients who require hospitalization for pre and post surgical procedures and after trauma injuries. Most cases are colo-rectal, bariatric, urology, plastics, GYN, gender affirming, ENT, oncology and general surgical procedures.
As a Registered Nurse on 8South 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 provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
You will provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
You will 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
You will perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and initiate peripheral venous access.
You will observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
You will plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. This will include appropriate reporting, referrals, and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
You will 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.
You will demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to needs of the specific populations. This will include cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family, and condition needs.
You will intervene to provide a safe environment and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for patients.
This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. See our website for details: http://careers.cedars-sinai.edu/working-here/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 Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 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.
