Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN or higher preferred.
Current California State RN License required.
Advanced Life Support certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association (valid for at least 60 days post-hire).
Specialty Certification for RN III (e.g., CCRN) required within one year for external applicants.
Minimum 1 year of recent acute RN experience in specialty; Cardiac Surgical ICU experience preferred.
Knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service and patient care.
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 as necessary.
Plan and implement individualized patient care based on assessments and observations.
Identify patients' readiness for learning and assess safety concerns considering age and development.
Benefits
Eligible for Employee Referral Bonus.
Access to specialized equipment for patient care.
Opportunity to work in a highly qualified healthcare team.
Focus on continuous and intensive monitoring during recovery.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Nurses on 6SCCT, our 24-bed Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU), care for patients who have undergone surgical procedures such as open-heart surgery or heart and/or lung transplant. Our highly qualified healthcare personnel are equipped with highly specialized equipment to provide continuous and intensive monitoring and treatment during the acute phase of recovery following major surgery.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in the CSICU 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 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
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 Life Support certification (expiration date needs to be 60 days or more from the hire date).
Specialty Certification for RN III (e.g. CCRN). (External applicants may obtain within one year of hire)
Experience:
Minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience in specialty. Cardiac Surgical ICU experience is highly preferred. Note: (3 or more years recent acute RN experience for RN III).
Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
Demonstrated dedication to customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
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.
