Acute Care RN — Patient Care & Education Leader

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care at its Downey facility. The role covers assessment, planning of care, patient education, and evaluation to ensure smooth patient flow and coordinated delivery of care across the care team.

The nurse collaborates with physicians, therapists, and support staff, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes and exceptional care experiences for a diverse Los Angeles region population.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care including assessment, planning of care, education and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Maintain patient care flow and coordinate delivery of care with other care team members and disciplines.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge instructions.
• Assess patient needs and adjust plans as part of the care team.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Organization

Basic computer skills

Leadership abilities

Patient assessment

Clinical education

Patient/family teaching

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide direct patient care at its Downey facility. The role covers assessment, planning of care, patient education, and evaluation to ensure smooth patient flow and coordinated delivery of care across the care team.

The nurse collaborates with physicians, therapists, and support staff, contributing to high-quality patient outcomes and exceptional care experiences for a diverse Los Angeles region population.