Registered Nurse II - General Surgical - 12 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Nurse II who provides skilled nursing care using the nursing process and demonstrates independent clinical decision-making. This role requires establishing care plans, setting priorities, and delivering care to diverse patient populations.

The CN II works under supervision to mentor newer staff and develop their skills while adhering to regulatory standards and the Nurse Practice Act.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or college diploma in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent nursing care using the nursing process and appropriate decision‑making.
• Establish a plan of care, set goals, determine priorities and provide care within standards of practice.
• Mentor mentee‑mentor relationships under leadership of experienced clinicians to identify gaps and achieve goals.

Education

Associates degree/College Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

A Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is a competent clinician who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner. A CNII Independently prioritizes & delivers dependable and effective patient care in a variety of patient situations using nursing process utilizing appropriate decision‑making skills. A CNII exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment. The Clinical Nurse II begins to develop their mentorship skillsets under the leadership of experienced and expert clinicians on their unit. Drives the mentee‑mentor relationship to identify gaps in skills, practice and knowledge to achieve desired goals.

A CNII establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice.

The scope of responsibility, duties and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Nurse Practice Act. Nursing job duties are to meet the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, The Joint Commission and the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care and the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Education

• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) - preferred

Experience

• 1 year For external hires, acute care experience in their specialty for new hires. Promotion to Clinical Nurse II is automatic after completion of one (1) year of clinical experience and a satisfactory performance appraisal at a Clinical Nurse I level. - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• RN State License - Upon Hire minimum California State RN License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Upon Hire minimum BLS Certification. As required by your specialty unit.
• Other – See Department Specifics - 1 Year minimum Other Competencies, as required by your specialty unit (ex. ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring)
• ANCC Specialty Certification - preferred Any ANCC Specialty Certification strongly recommended after 2 years in specialty