Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Unit Director and Clinical Nurse Specialist/Clinical Educator-Supervisor, the primary responsibilities of the clinical nurse include the direct nursing care of patients utilizing the nursing process; development and application of leadership, management, and communication concepts; teaching of patients and staff; maintenance of professional standards in the Nethercutt Emergency Medicine Center at SMH.
Qualifications
· BSN or MSN degree required
· Current and valid California RN license required
· BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
· Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire
· Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment
· Skill in developing a plan of care including setting goals, monitoring and documenting progress
· Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care
· Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters
· Ability to delegate tasks in a management style that is consistent with promoting leadership and teamwork
· Knowledge base to provide education to patients, families, and other staff regarding clinical and patient care issues
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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