Clinical Nurse II Medsurg: GI Lab
About The Position
The Clinical Nurse II – MedSurg role provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act to assigned patients on Medical/Surgical units. The nurse collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care. This includes providing physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned. Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs. Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed, and confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Clinical Nurse II meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder program respective to his/her department. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth by participating in committees, attending related meetings, and presenting education projects and/or supplemental activities. For Outpatient Treatment Infusion Centers (Oncology and Non-Oncology) Administers Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in California.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required depending on the unit.
- Completion of a recognized chemotherapy/biotherapy provider course within 6 months of hire for Oncology Infusion roles.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical/Surgical setting.
- Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification in Medical-Surgical nursing (e.g., CMSRN).
- Experience in GI Lab procedures.
- Experience with pain management protocols.
- Experience in patient and family education.
- Proficiency in a second language.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act to assigned patients on Medical/Surgical units.
- Collaborates with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure the delivery of safe, timely and appropriate quality patient care.
- Provides physical assessments, nursing interventions, pain management, medication administrations, specimen collection, meeting nutritional needs, and teaching and discharge needs of the patients assigned.
- Utilizes the nursing process based on evidence-based best practices to meet patient care needs.
- Evaluates and adjusts the nursing care process as necessary with consultation as needed.
- Confers with the appropriate resource personnel when making ethical/legal/medical dilemma decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Meets the requirements outlined in the Clinical Ladder program respective to his/her department.
- Demonstrates a commitment to hospital involvement and professional growth by participating in committees, attending related meetings, and presenting education projects and/or supplemental activities.
- Administers Chemotherapy/Biotherapy/Immunotherapy (for Outpatient Treatment Infusion Centers).
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- Employee assistance program.
- Life insurance and disability coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
