Job Summary:

• As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Same Day Surgery 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/ Certifications:

• 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, PALS certification 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication – Upholds professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Utilizes the  Situation  Background  Assessment and  Recommendation (SBAR) communication format. Prior to contacting physicians is prepared with relative patient data and proactively anticipates the information the physician will need to respond to the call/request.
• Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, following HIPAA and VPH policies. Performs daily activities within the appropriate ethical and legal guidelines as defined by the Compliance program and in accordance with Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s mission, vision and values.
• Cross-training – Cross trains to all areas within floating cluster, according to hospital policy.
• Documentation and system utilization - Utilizes information technology to document processes of care in a timely manner and independently seeks out opportunities for improving computer/automation skills.
• Evaluation of care – Collaborates with preceptor/mentor and physicians to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the patient's condition, behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment, through communication with the patient and the health team members, and modifies the plan each time the patient’s condition changes and in accordance with policy.
• Infection control – Adheres to Universal Precautions, and VPH infection control standards, including performing hand sanitation before and after each patient contact.
• Medication administration – Administers all medications per hospital policy. Reports medication errors to nurse leader and promptly notifies physician.
• Nursing process, assessment, and diagnosis – Collects and interprets patient data using the nursing process and data from the physician and medical record (e.g. history and physical, progress notes).  Formulates a nursing diagnosis through the observation of the patient's physical condition, behavior, and interpretation of information. Assesses patients according to unit guidelines and anticipates changes in patient’s status. Performs skills in an independent manner with a validated competency.  Explains the care/treatment to the patient and family throughout their stay.
• Patient advocate – Works on behalf of the patient and family, advocating in support of their values, beliefs, evidenced-based practices, and standards. Ensures that patient personal hygiene needs are addressed in a dignified and consistent manner.
• Patient discharge process – Provides ongoing discharge education to the patient/family based on individual patient needs. Starts planning for an effective discharge upon admission.
• Patient Satisfaction – Provides a caring, compassionate approach and a kind attitude with a gentle touch. Keeps the patient/family informed. Apologizes for unanticipated delays in service. Functions as a team player, eager to help and learn new skills. Offers assistance, with a willing attitude. Adheres to the hourly rounding policy by proactively seeking to resolve patient/family needs.
• Patient Throughput   – Supports patient/hospital throughput initiatives to facilitate timely, efficient, and effective patient acceptance from the Emergency Department and other units. This includes a timely transfer/discharge of patients.
• PI/Evidenced –based practice – Seeks opportunities to participate in achieving unit or hospital quality initiatives such as patient satisfaction, core measures, CMS and DNV compliance, CDPH requirements, and PI projects (e.g. decreasing falls, restraints, hospital acquired pressure ulcers, pain).
• Professional image - Exhibits professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, and behavioral appropriate to the situation.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.