• 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