Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience in specialty department
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
ADN required; BSN preferred
Current AHA BLS certification
Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card, CPI certification, NIHSS certification, and Stroke Education within 30 days of hire
Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care with evidence-based practices
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and preceptor to nursing and interdisciplinary team
Provide charge nurse or relief charge responsibilities as assigned
Assess and modify patient care plans based on ongoing evaluations
Delegate and supervise patient care responsibilities appropriately
Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance
Benefits
Compassionate and respectful work environment
Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Opportunities for professional development and progression through Clinical Ladder
Involvement in evidence-based practice projects
Supportive interdisciplinary collaboration
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical III, Med/Surg Palliative Care Unit
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
What You'll Do
Coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, preceptor, and role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
Provide charge nurse or relief charge responsibilities as assigned.
Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care plans based on changing patient conditions.
Delegate patient care responsibilities appropriately while supervising care delivery.
Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses according to hospital policy.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams using the SBAR communication framework.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
Promote patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
Support patient throughput, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice projects, and regulatory readiness activities.
Foster a positive patient experience through compassionate, respectful, and responsive care.
What You'll Bring
Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration abilities.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate, and coordinate patient care.
Dedication to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Requirements
Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in the specialty department.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
ADN required; BSN preferred.
Current AHA BLS certification.
Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire.
Ability to obtain Management of Assaultive Behavior (CPI or equivalent) certification within 30 days of hire.
NIHSS certification within 30 days of employment
Annual Stroke Education within 30 days of employment
Preferred
Demonstrated experience serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, mentor, or clinical leader.
Active participation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, or nursing leadership initiatives.
Progression through a Clinical Ladder program demonstrating leadership, education, and professional development.
Apply today to join Valley Presbyterian Hospital as a Registered Nurse (Clinical III) and help lead exceptional patient care through clinical excellence and compassionate leadership.
