Job title: Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Telemetry Unit **$8K Sign-On Bonus
Company: Valley Presbyterian
Job description: JOB SUMMARY:
- As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Telemetry Unit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality patient care.
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum one (1) year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting as a registered nurse and for the department to which the registered nurse is hired.
EDUCATION:
- ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred.
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION
- Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
- Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
- Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
- ACLS
- NIHSS Certification (within 30 days of employment)
- Annual Critical Care Stroke Swank Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
- 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 to $69.24 per hour
Expected salary: $52.08 – 69.24 per hour
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:53:08 GMT
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