Job Description

　　A Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is a proficient clinician who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner in an ambulatory setting. Independently prioritizes and diligent and effective patient care in a variety of patient situations using appropriate decision-making skills. Exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment. Nursing care is delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures.

　　Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Plans and implements individualized patient care based on observations. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of designated patient population. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.

　　Demonstrates refined assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.

　　Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.

　　Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.

　　Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.

　　Prioritizes identified patient care problems within assigned patients and assumes responsibility for problem resolution, using all resources as appropriate

　　Plans patient care and education based on disease process, anticipated patient outcomes, complications of treatment, and psycho-social needs in collaboration with other healthcare team members

　　Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient’s readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.

　　Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.

　　Participates in evidence-based improvement initiatives and/or councils/committees that improve nursing outcomes and the work environment in their unit/department.

　　Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.

　　Provides and accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Associate's degree/College diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Science in Nursing (state-accredited program).

　　License and Certification:

　　California RN state license required.

　　Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

　　ANCC Specialty Certification preferred.

　　Experience:

　　One (1) year of relevant ambulatory or acute care experience in the area of specialty required.

　　About Us

　　Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

　　About the Team

　　With a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai’s medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.

　　Req ID : HRC1440596

　　Working Title : Registered Nurse II 10HR - Urgent Care Culver City

　　Department : Urgent Care

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation

　　Job Category : Nursing

　　Job Specialty : Nursing

　　Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 10 hour

　　Base Pay : $40.13 - $62.20

　　Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.