Clinical Nurse II

Alameda Health System•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Clinical Nurse II provides nursing care to patients, including medication administration and treatment, and plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. This is the journey-level classification for nurses with the required professional experience who can independently perform the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. Clinical Nurse II employees may supervise professional and paraprofessional staff in their assigned unit and may serve as a team leader or charge nurse when assigned. The role involves gathering and assessing patient information, developing and modifying care plans, delivering and documenting care, supporting diagnostic procedures, and promoting safe and therapeutic environments. Specialty-specific certifications or training may be required depending on the facility, unit, and patient population.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least six months of experience as a Clinical Nurse I with AHS, or the equivalent of one year of full-time recent experience at a comparable level in a hospital with at least 100 beds or in the area of specialty. If experience is not recent, completion of an approved refresher course may be acceptable.
Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association may be required depending on facility or unit/department specialty and patient care policies.
For certain positions, acquire chemotherapy certification within one year of hire.
For inpatient med tele/oncology department positions, acquire ONS certification within one year of hire.
Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit/department specialty and patient care policies.
For certain positions, California Public Health Nurse certification is required.
For certain positions, complete Perinatal Safety Modules within three months of hire and maintain annual competency documentation in the employee file and/or AHS learning management system.
For certain positions at Fairmont Hospital’s Monitoring Unit, Coronary Care Unit certification is required.
TEAM Training is required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion and for certain Emergency Department positions.
NRP certification from the American Heart Association is required when specified by unit/department specialty and patient care policies.
PALS certification from the American Heart Association is required for Emergency Department positions or when regularly overseeing or providing pediatric care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) for Emergency Department positions.
CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification.
CEN (Certified Emergency Nurse) certification is desirable for Emergency Department positions.

Responsibilities

Accompany, assist, and represent patients’ needs to other providers.
Provide accurate medication administration, skin and wound care, assistance with activities of daily living, and other essential patient care.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify nursing care plans; prepare required records and reports.
Gather and assess patient information to identify nursing needs; assist and consult with physicians during procedures and diagnostic tests; contact physicians or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.
When applicable, oversee staff monitoring telemetry systems, alert the primary nurse to rhythm changes and life-threatening arrhythmias, interpret and post telemetry strips at specified times, and admit or discharge patients with telemetry units as appropriate.
Organize and supervise care, adjust assignments, and accept responsibility for the quality of care provided by co-workers during a work period; serve as team leader or charge nurse when assigned.
Promote a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patients and families, including setting up and controlling the environment needed for infection control.
Participate in implementing patient care and infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with studies and participate in unit and other meetings.
Provide and evaluate patient care according to established standards, criteria, and the nursing care plan.
Monitor patients for significant or critical changes and initiate procedures as required; document care according to standards and required intervals.
Explain procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families, and teach health care and disease prevention techniques.
Prepare patients and/or areas for procedures and operations, assist physicians, and use instruments and equipment related to the assigned area.