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The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who 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. Within that role, 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. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.
Job Responsibility:
Establishes therapeutic relationships
Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data
Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care
Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn
Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately
Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety
Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed
Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings
Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information
Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice
Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice
Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession
Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred
Able to communicate effectively in English
BLS - Basic Life Support
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure And/Or Compact State Licensure