Registered Nurse II - Comprehensive Transplant Center - 8 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai

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About The Position

With extraordinary surgical and medical proficiency in lung, heart, liver,
kidney, and pancreas transplantation, the Cedars-Sinai Comprehensive Transplant
Center is one of the most successful facilities of its kind. Here, patients find
a conscientious environment and hope for a longer, healthier life!
Summary of Essential Duties:
1. The Clinical Nurse II will work in the CTC clinic as a primary intake nurse
in the ambulatory setting. This includes assessments, taking vital signs,
height/weight, EKGs, performing 6-minute walk tests, medication review, and
appropriate screening.
2. Provides care and patient education on disease prevention and restorative
measures
3. To be trained in the infusion center, proficient IV skills a plus.
4. Administration of medications and therapeutic agents vital to implement the
treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care
5. Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of
peripheral venous access
6. Plans and implements care based on observations. Implements appropriate
reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures.
Initiates emergency procedures when indicated
7. Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse
cultural backgrounds
8. Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and
developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and
evaluates efficiency of intervention for patients

Nice To Haves

• Proficient IV skills

Responsibilities

• Work in the CTC clinic as a primary intake nurse in the ambulatory setting, including assessments, taking vital signs, height/weight, EKGs, performing 6-minute walk tests, medication review, and appropriate screening.
• Provide care and patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures
• Train in the infusion center
• Administer medications and therapeutic agents vital to implement the treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care
• Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access
• Plan and implement care based on observations. Implement appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiate emergency procedures when indicated
• Provide care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds
• Identify and assess patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervene to provide a safe environment and evaluates efficiency of intervention for patients

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed