Clinical Partner - 7N Ortho Care - 12hr Nights

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a Difference Every Single Day at Cedars-Sinai! 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 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! Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

Requirements

HS Diploma or GED required
California Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required
BLS Certification by the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross required
A minimum of one (1) year previous experience as a Licensed CNA in an acute care facility, (hospital or medical center strongly preferred)
Demonstrates a dedication to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues

Nice To Haves

Specialty certification (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire) for RN III

Responsibilities

Provide personal nursing care and perform routine assigned tasks under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Identifies physical, emotional and social needs of patients and reports findings to the RN.
Participates in the implementation of patient care and contributes to the plan under the supervision of the RN.
Provides for the safety and comfort of patients, families and significant others.
Reduces risk of health care acquired infections by using the CDC hand washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy.
Safely uses restraints requested by the charge nurse or primary RN and participates in all initiatives that assist in reducing the risk of patient harm by following safety precautions.
Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and assist patient mobilization and out of bed activities.
Ensures environmental cleanliness in patient rooms and patient care areas and accompany patient for any tests/procedures
Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, recording intake and output, dispensing/retrieving patient care supplies, report abnormal vital signs to charge nurse or primary RN, as well as accurately documenting in electronic medical records