Associate Degree/College Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of 3 years relevant acute care experience in specialty area.
Must have been a Clinical Nurse II at CSMC for at least 1 year for promotion within the clinical ladder.
California State RN License required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire; higher certifications may be needed based on specialty.
ANCC Specialty Certification required after 1 year in specialty role.
Additional competencies may be required based on department specifics.
Responsibilities
Observe and document signs and symptoms of illness and reactions to treatments.
Administer medications and therapeutic agents as prescribed.
Assess and differentiate between normal and abnormal patient characteristics.
Plan and implement patient care based on clinical observations.
Document and report care activities following standardized procedures.
Initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
Evaluate patient safety concerns and implement interventions to ensure a safe environment.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance.
Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
Summary of Essential Duties:
Observe signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments/procedures
Administration of medication and therapeutic agents
Assesses signs and symptoms to resolve normal vs. abnormal characteristics
Plans and implements care based on observations
Implements and documents appropriate reporting, referrals and care with standardized practices and procedures
Initiates emergency procedures when indicated
Identifies patients' ability to adhere instructions and give consent
Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns, intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates efficiency of intervention for patients
Qualifications
Education
Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) - preferred
Experience
3 years Relevant acute care experience in their area of specialty - minimum
1 year Must be a Clinical Nurse II at CSMC for at least one (1) year, to be promoted within the clinical ladder. - minimum
Licenses and Certifications
RN State License - Upon Hire minimum California State RN License
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum Require BLS unless a higher level of certification is required. As required by your specialty unit.
ANCC Specialty Certification - 1 Year minimum Specialty Certification
Other - See Department Specifics - 1 Year minimum Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring)
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.
