Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Telemetry Unit $8K Sign-On Bonus

Valley Presbyterian Hospital•Van Nuys, CA

71d•$52 - $69

About The Position

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to fill the role of Registered Nurse/Clin II in our Telemetry Unit, working alongside our dedicated team. Position: Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Telemetry Unit What You'll Do: As a Registered Nurse/Clinical II, Telemetry 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.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of recent nursing experience is required for the department hiring the registered nurse.
ADN degree required; BSN degree preferred.
Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing, AHA BLS certification, LA City Fire Card certification within 30 days of hire.
AHA ACLS, NIHSS Certification (within 30 days of employment), Annual Critical Care Stroke Swank Stroke Education within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive patient care and education to patients and families in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Maintain professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and healthcare team members, using the SBAR communication format.
Adhere to HIPAA and VPH policies, always maintaining strict confidentiality.
Cross-train to various areas within the hospital according to policy.
Utilize information technology to document care processes efficiently.
Collaborate with physicians and mentors to evaluate and modify care plans based on patient needs.
Follow Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards.
Administer medications per hospital policy, reporting any errors promptly.
Collect and interpret patient data, formulate nursing diagnoses, and assess patient conditions.
Advocate for patient and family values, beliefs, and standards.
Provide ongoing discharge education and plan effective discharges from admission.
Ensure a caring and compassionate approach, keeping patients and families informed.
Support hospital throughput initiatives for timely patient transfers and discharges.
Participate in unit or hospital quality initiatives and projects.
Exhibit professionalism in appearance, conduct, and communication.
Maintains professional communication using SBAR format, anticipates physician needs.
Adheres to HIPAA and VPH policies, follows ethical and legal guidelines.
Trains in various areas as per hospital policy.
Utilizes technology for timely documentation, seeks skill improvement.
Collaborates to assess and modify care plans based on patient condition.
Adheres to precautions and sanitation standards.
Administers medications per policy, reports errors promptly.
Collects and interprets patient data, performs skills independently.
Supports patient values and hygiene needs.
Provides ongoing education, plans for effective discharge.
Maintains compassionate approach, apologizes for delays, adheres to rounding policy.
Supports timely patient acceptance and discharge.
Participates in quality initiatives and projects.
Exhibits professionalism in all aspects.
Must fulfill essential job functions.
Champion a positive patient experience, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Mentor and support staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
Oversee scheduling, resource availability, and staff assignments to ensure smooth operations.
Facilitate clear communication between patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Participate in quality initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.