Job title: Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Med/Surg-Vascular Unit **$8K Sign-On Bonus
Company: Valley Presbyterian
Job description: Job Summary:As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Specialized Medical Unit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities include:
- Patient Care Coordination: Provide comprehensive patient care and education to patients and families in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
- Communication: Maintain professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and healthcare team members, using the SBAR communication format.
- Confidentiality: Adhere to HIPAA and VPH policies, always maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Cross-training: Cross-train to various areas within the hospital according to policy.
- Documentation: Utilize information technology to document care processes efficiently.
- Care Evaluation: Collaborate with physicians and mentors to evaluate and modify care plans based on patient needs.
- Infection Control: Follow Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications per hospital policy, reporting any errors promptly.
- Nursing Process: Collect and interpret patient data, formulate nursing diagnoses, and assess patient conditions.
- Patient Advocacy: Advocate for patient and family values, beliefs, and standards.
- Discharge Planning: Provide ongoing discharge education and plan effective discharges from admission.
- Patient Satisfaction: Ensure a caring and compassionate approach, keeping patients and families informed.
- Patient Throughput: Support hospital throughput initiatives for timely patient transfers and discharges.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in unit or hospital quality initiatives and projects.
- Professional Image: Exhibit professionalism in appearance, conduct, and communication.
Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience is required for the department hiring the registered nurse.
Education:
- ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred.
Licensure/Certifications:
- Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing, BLS certification, LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire.
Specialized Medical Unit Requirements:
- Annual Critical Care Stroke Swank Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Communication: Maintains professional communication using SBAR format, anticipates physician needs.
- Confidentiality: Adheres to HIPAA and VPH policies, follows ethical and legal guidelines.
- Cross-training: Trains in various areas as per hospital policy.
- Documentation and system use: Utilizes technology for timely documentation, seeks skill improvement.
- Care Evaluation: Collaborates to assess and modify care plans based on patient condition.
- Infection Control: Adheres to precautions and sanitation standards.
- Medication Administration: Administers medications per policy, reports errors promptly.
- Nursing Process: Collects and interprets patient data, performs skills independently.
- Patient Advocacy: Supports patient values and hygiene needs.
- Patient Discharge: Provides ongoing education, plans for effective discharge.
- Patient Satisfaction: Maintains compassionate approach, apologizes for delays, adheres to rounding policy.
- Patient Throughput: Supports timely patient acceptance and discharge.
- PI/Evidence-based Practice: Participates in quality initiatives and projects.
- Professional Image: Exhibits professionalism in all aspects.
- Must fulfill essential job functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care Excellence: Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
- Team Leadership: Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
- Operational Management: Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
- Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
- Performance Improvement: Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Salary Range: $52.08 – $69.24
Expected salary:
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:54:14 GMT
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