Clinical Nurse II: Lead Patient Care & Telemetry

Alameda Health Sytem; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to provide comprehensive nursing care under general supervision in Oakland. The role includes medication administration, wound care, and implementing the nursing care plan with required documentation.

The CN II level represents journey-level nursing with potential to supervise staff and act as charge nurse when assigned, including telemetry oversight and infection control responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State Of California.
• ACLS and BLS certifications commonly required; additional unit-specific certifications may apply.

Responsibilities

• Accompanies and represents the needs of patients to other providers.
• Provide nursing care with medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL support and other essential patient care activities.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify the nursing care plan and prepare required records.
• Assess patient information, consult with physicians for procedures and tests, and coordinate with other departments.
• Oversee telemetry monitoring and alert staff to life-threatening rhythms; admit/discharge telemetry patients when needed.
• Organize and supervise care quality; serve as team leader or charge nurse when assigned.
• Promote a healthful, safe environment and infection control measures.
• Participate in patient care standards, infection control, quality assurance, unit meetings.
• Monitor and document patient care, explain procedures to patients and families, and assist with procedures.

Job description

Alameda Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to provide comprehensive nursing care under general supervision in Oakland. The role includes medication administration, wound care, and implementing the nursing care plan with required documentation.

The CN II level represents journey-level nursing with potential to supervise staff and act as charge nurse when assigned, including telemetry oversight and infection control responsibilities.