Orthopedic RN — Acute Care with Magnet Excellence

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 7North Orthopedic unit in Los Angeles. You will deliver direct patient care, document accurately, administer medications, and provide education to patients and families.

A California RN license and BLS are required; BSN or higher is preferred, with specialty certification encouraged. Minimum 3 years of acute care experience in the specialty is expected.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
• Current California State RN License required.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Specialty Certification preferred (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire).
• Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience in specialty.
• Note: (minimum 1 year recent acute RN experience will be considered for Registered Nurse II)

Responsibilities

• Provide and accurately document direct and indirect patient care services that ensure safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
• Provide patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Provide administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
• Perform skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
• Observe and assess signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and initiate emergency procedures when indicated.
• Plan and implement individualized patient care based on observations and report referrals and care as per procedures while serving diverse patient populations.

Education

BSN

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 7North Orthopedic unit in Los Angeles. You will deliver direct patient care, document accurately, administer medications, and provide education to patients and families.

A California RN license and BLS are required; BSN or higher is preferred, with specialty certification encouraged. Minimum 3 years of acute care experience in the specialty is expected.