Associate Degree/College Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of 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 (OCN or BMT) required after 1 year in specialty role.
Additional competencies may be required based on department specifics.
Responsibilities
Support in-office minor surgical procedures and clinic operations while conducting thorough nursing assessments.
Review and organize new patient records to assist in physician evaluations and treatment planning.
Provide telephone triage for patients, addressing test results and clinical needs.
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and care procedures.
Assist physicians with excisional biopsies and care for surgical drains and wound management.
Support genetic testing and tissue banking processes for patients with genetic tumor syndromes.
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance options.
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
Employee wellness programs and resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
Support in-office minor surgical procedures, clinic operations, and continuity of care while completing thorough nursing assessments.
Review and organize new patient records to support physician evaluation and treatment planning.
Provide telephone triage for patients, addressing test results, preoperative and postoperative concerns, and other clinical needs.
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and preoperative and postoperative care.
Assist physicians with excisional biopsies and wide excisions, and provide care for JP drains, wound vacuums, and wound drainage.
Support genetic testing and tissue banking processes, including BRCA, COLARIS, and genetic blood and tissue banking for patients with genetic tumor syndromes.
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 OCN or BMT - 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.
