JOB SUMMARY :
As a Registered Nurse / Clinical II, ICU Unit, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring high-quality patient care. Your responsibilities include :
- 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.
Experience :
Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience is required for the department hiring the registered nurse.Education :
ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred.Licensure / Certifications :
Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing, BLS certification, LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire.ICU Requirements :
ACLS, NIHSS Certification (within 30 days of employment), VPH Annual Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.Specific Responsibilities :
Communication : Maintains professional communication using SBAR format, anticipates physician needs.Confidentiality : Adheres to HIPAA and VPH policies, follows ethical and legal guidelines.Cross-training : Trains in various areas as per hospital policy.Documentation and system use : Utilizes technology for timely documentation, seeks skill improvement.Care Evaluation : Collaborates to assess and modify care plans based on patient condition.Infection Control : Adheres to precautions and sanitation standards.Medication Administration : Administers medications per policy, reports errors promptly.Nursing Process : Collects and interprets patient data, performs skills independently.Patient Advocacy : Supports patient values and hygiene needs.Patient Discharge : Provides ongoing education, plans for effective discharge.Patient Satisfaction : Maintains compassionate approach, apologizes for delays, adheres to rounding policy.Patient Throughput : Supports timely patient acceptance and discharge.PI / Evidence-based Practice : Participates in quality initiatives and projects.Professional Image : Exhibits professionalism in all aspects.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