Associate Degree/College Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of 1 year acute care experience in specialty for new hires.
California State RN License required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
Additional competencies (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required based on specialty unit. ANCC Specialty Certification preferred after 2 years.
Responsibilities
Administer Moderate Sedation according to policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of pre- and post-anesthesia care procedures.
Implement pre-procedural testing and clinical guidelines, initiating early interventions as needed.
Participate in unit meetings and provide constructive input.
Assist in the orientation process for new and temporary staff.
Delegate tasks to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers appropriately.
Document patient care services ensuring safety and comfort.
Educate patients on disease prevention and restorative measures.
Benefits
Opportunity to participate in evidence-based improvement initiatives.
Supportive environment for professional development and continuing education.
Engagement in unit councils/committees to improve nursing outcomes.
Diverse patient population exposure enhancing cultural competency.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
GI Lab PACU has an immediate opening for a Registered Nurse.
You administer and perform Moderate Sedation as per the "Sedation" policy.
You demonstrate knowledge of pre-procedure and post anesthesia care procedures, physical, emotional, psychological and other special needs of a patient undergoing GI procedures
You demonstrate knowledge of implements pre-procedural testing and other clinical guidelines and protocols as appropriate and integrate data received, initiating early and appropriate interventions
You participate in at least 50% of unit meetings and provide constructive input to assist in unit direction.
You provide assistance to co-workers, new staff, temporary staff and students; evaluating and detailing the orientation process.
You delegate and assign tasks to licensed and unlicensed health care workers within the scope of their job responsibilities.
Provides and accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
Provides care and patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.
Demonstrates refined assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.
Plans and implements individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.
Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient's readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
Demonstrates knowledge and is able 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.
Participates in evidence-based improvement initiatives and/or councils/committees that improve nursing outcomes and the work environment in their unit/department.
Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.
Qualifications
Education
Assoc. Degree/College Diploma - minimum
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) - preferred
Experience
1 year For external hires, acute care experience in their specialty for new hires. Promotion to Clinical Nurse II is automatic after completion of one (1) year of clinical experience and a satisfactory performance appraisal at a Clinical Nurse I level. - minimum
Licenses and Certifications
RN State License - Upon Hire minimum California State RN License
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BLS Certification. As required by your specialty unit.
Other - See Department Specifics - 1 Year minimum Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring)
ANCC Specialty Certification - preferred Any ANCC Specialty Certification strongly recommended after 2 years in specialty
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.
