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Job Description

Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company?s Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals!

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding benefits, competitive salaries and health and dental insurance we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our talented staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our commitment to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Registered Nurse, Procedural provides individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in accordance with physician's orders, recognized nursing techniques, legal aspects of current nurse practice within the state of California and Center policies and procedures. Functions collaboratively with physicians and staff, exhibiting teamwork characteristics. Demonstrates initiative, insight and sound judgment in decision-making.

• Evaluates and completes an assessment of patient needs to provide supportive care before, during and after procedures.
• Maintains accurate and complete medical records and assists with completing the procedure log.
• Clearly and accurately communicates pertinent information to physicians and co-workers.
• Investigates and intervenes in problem situations, reporting information to supervisor as appropriate and providing complete and accurate documentation.
• Follows Standard Precautions and uses personal protective equipment as appropriate and required.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies and medications.
• Assists the physician in the performance of procedures.
• Responsible for maintaining the sterility and cleanliness of the procedure room and for setting up and testing the functionality of endoscopy equipment prior to the start of the procedure.
• Escalates situations beyond capability or job responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Reports and communicates errors
• May be cross trained to provide pre and post-operative nursing care. Patients may require pre-operative nursing care prior to setting up and working in the procedure room. Assistance in the post-operative care area may also be required. Once trained to work in pre-and post-operative area may be assigned to cover lunches, breaks or full shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
• BSN preferred

• Current, unrestricted California RN license required
• ACLS and PALS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• CGRN, CCRN or CPAN certification preferred

• A minimum of 3 year of acute care nursing experience
• in GI Lab Procedures or Critical Care preferred
• Moderate Sedation administration experience preferred

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