Role OverviewThe Clinical Nurse (CN) provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications.
What You Will Do
The Clinical Nurse will establish therapeutic relationships, mobilize the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care, and teach needed information for self-care and illness prevention. The nurse will also monitor and ensure quality healthcare practices, integrate multiple requests and work expectations, and contribute to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively in a variety of formats, demonstrate leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession, and evaluate own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
- Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
- CA-RN (Registered Nurse)
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