Registered Nurse/Clinical II, NICU Unit

JOB SUMMARY:  



* The Registered Nurse/Clinical II (CN II) is a licensed experienced professional supervised by the Clinical Supervisor/Clinical III (CN III), Nurse Manager/Nursing Director.

A CN II is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.

These services further the mission of Valley Presbyterian Hospital, which is to provide high quality, cost effective healthcare for the community served by VPH.       

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:



* Minimum one (1) year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting as a registered nurse and for the department to which the registered nurse is hired.   

EDUCATION:



* Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required as of May of 2016.   

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:



* Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing


* Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification


* Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment


* See last page for additional unit-specific departmental certification requirements   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   (   These are the essential job functions for this position.

The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description.

Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others)   :   



* Communication – Upholds professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team.

Utilizes the   Situation   Background   Assessment and   Recommendation (SBAR) communication format.

Prior to contacting physicians is prepared with relative patient data and proactively anticipates the information the physician will need to respond to the call/request.


* Confidentiality – Maintains strict confidentiality at all times, following HIPAA and VPH policies.

Performs daily activities within the appropriate ethical and legal guidelines as defined by the Compliance program and in accordance with Valley Presbyterian Hospital’s mission, vision and values.


* Cross-training – Cross trains to all areas within floating cluster, according to hospital policy.


* Documentation and system utilization - Utilizes information technology to document processes of care in a timely manner and independently seeks out opportunities for improving computer/automation skills.


* Evaluation of care – Collaborates with preceptor/mentor and physicians to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the patient's condition, behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment,...