Registered Nurse - 8S General Surgical - 12hr Days - $10,000 Hiring Incentive

Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Make a difference every single day When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of passion and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we've achieved our fifth-consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence From working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have everything you need to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals 8South consists of two 24-bed Surgical units specializing in the care and treatment of adult patients who require hospitalization for pre and post surgical procedures and after trauma injuries. Most cases are colo-rectal, bariatric, urology, plastics, GYN, gender affirming, ENT, oncology and general surgical procedures. As a Registered Nurse on 8South you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population. You will provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care. You will provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures. You will provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner You will perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and initiate peripheral venous access. You will observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, or general physical condition to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics and initiate emergency procedures when indicated. You will plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations. This will include appropriate reporting, referrals, and care in accordance with standardized procedures while providing care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. You will identify patients' readiness for learning and their ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent while identifying and assessing patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. You will demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to identify and make special adjustments as required to needs of the specific populations. This will include cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family, and condition needs. You will intervene to provide a safe environment and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for patients. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus. See our website for details: http:// careers.cedars-sinai.edu/working-here/employee-referrals/ Educational Requirements: Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred. License/Certification/Registration Requirements: Current California State RN License required American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. For RN III: Specialty certification (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire) Experience: Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty. Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II) Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice. Demonstrates a dedication to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues. Meets clinical criteria and protocol for Clinical Nurse assigned level. Working Title: Registered Nurse - 8S General Surgical - 12hr Days - $10,000 Hiring Incentive Department: Med/Surg 8 South Business Entity: Nursing Job Category: Nursing Job Specialty: Nursing Position Type: Full-time Shift Length: 12 hour shift Shift Type: Day Base Pay: $47.64 - $76.22

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