Job title: Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Operating Room Unit
Company: Valley Presbyterian
Job description: JOB SUMMARY:
- As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Operating Room Unit, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring safe, 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.
- Specialty-specific certifications as required
- ACLS for RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Communication: Maintains professional communication using SBAR format, prepares relevant patient data before contacting physicians.
- Confidentiality: Ensures strict confidentiality according to HIPAA and VPH policies.
- Cross-training: Cross-trains in all areas within floating cluster as per hospital policy.
- Documentation and system utilization: Uses information technology for timely documentation and seeks to improve computer skills independently.
- Evaluation of care: Collaborates with preceptor/mentor and physicians to evaluate care effectiveness and modifies plans accordingly.
- Infection control: Adheres to Universal Precautions and infection control standards.
- Medication administration: Administers medications per hospital policy and reports errors promptly.
- Nursing process, assessment, and diagnosis: Collects and interprets patient data, formulates nursing diagnoses, and performs skills independently with validated competency.
- Patient advocate: Advocates for patient and family values, addresses hygiene needs consistently.
- Patient discharge process: Provides discharge education and plans effectively upon admission.
- Patient Satisfaction: Maintains compassionate approach, keeps patients informed, apologizes for delays, and adheres to hourly rounding policy.
- Patient Throughput: Supports initiatives for timely patient acceptance and transfer/discharge.
- PI/Evidenced-based practice: Participates in quality initiatives and PI projects.
- Professional image: Exhibits professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, and behavior.
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: $57.28 to $76.15 per hour
Expected salary: $57.28 – 76.15 per hour
Location: Van Nuys, CA
Job date: Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:52:15 GMT
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