Registered Nurse / Clinical II, Outpatient Wound Care Clinic • •$5K Sign-On Bonus • •

Employment Status :

Part Time (48-71 Hours Per Pay Period)

Job Category : Nursing

Salary Range (DOE) :

$52.08 - $69.24 per hour

Registered Nurse / Clinical II, Outpatient Wound Care Clinic

About Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a beacon of health in the San Fernando Valley, committed to providing outstanding care and improving community health. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse (RN) to step in to support our Outpatient Wound Care Clinic and join our dedicated team.

Position : Registered Nurse / Clinical II, Outpatient Wound Care Clinic

What You'll Do : As an Outpatient Wound Care Clinic Registered Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the healthcare team by :

• Coordinating patient care and education to the patient and family in the outpatient clinic.
• Providing services by the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Upholding professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team using the SBAR communication format.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality at all times, following HIPAA and VPH policies.
• Cross-training to all areas within the floating cluster, according to hospital policy.
• Utilizing information technology to document processes of care promptly.
• Collaborating with preceptor / mentor and physicians to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan.
• Adhering to Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards, including performing hand sanitation before and after each patient contact.
• Administering all medications per hospital policy and promptly notifying the physician of medication errors.
• Collecting and interpreting patient data using the nursing process and formulating nursing diagnoses.
• Working on behalf of the patient and family, advocating in support of their values, beliefs, evidenced-based practices, and standards.
• Providing ongoing discharge education to the patient / family and planning for effective discharge upon admission.
• Supporting patient / hospital throughput initiatives to facilitate timely, efficient, and effective patient acceptance and transfer / discharge of patients.
• Participating in achieving unit or hospital quality initiatives and PI projects.

What We're Looking For :

Minimum one (1) year of recent nursing experience, preferably in an acute care setting as a registered nurse and for the department to which the registered nurse is hired.

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required as of May of 2016.

Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Why You'll Love Working Here :

Specific Responsibilities :

Key Responsibilities :

Upholds professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the healthcare team using the SBAR communication format.

Cross-trains to all areas within the floating cluster, according to hospital policy.

Utilizes information technology to document processes of care in a timely manner.

Adheres to Universal Precautions and VPH infection control standards, including performing hand sanitation before and after each patient contact.

Administers all medications per hospital policy and promptly notifies the physician of medication errors.

Provides ongoing discharge education to the patient / family and plans for effective discharge upon admission.

Supports patient / hospital throughput initiatives to facilitate timely, efficient, and effective patient acceptance and transfer / discharge of patients.

Participates in achieving unit or hospital quality initiatives and PI projects.

General Responsibilities :

Ready to Elevate Your Career? Join us at Valley Presbyterian Hospital and be a part of a team dedicated to excellence in patient care. Apply today to lead, inspire, and make a difference!

$52.08 - $69.24 per hour