Cedars-Sinai·El Segundo, California
The Clinical Nurse II independently prioritizes and delivers dependable patient care in various situations, utilizing appropriate decision-making skills while adhering to established standards of care. Primary duties include planning and implementing individualized patient care, performing various direct and indirect care services, and participating in Continuous Quality Improvement monitoring.
Are you ready to bring your clinical proficiencies to a world-class Medical Group known for the very highest clinical standards?
Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient satisfaction?
Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California!
We would be happy to hear from you.
The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians deliver care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to Physicians and coordination of care between them.
As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country.
For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).
A Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is a competent clinician who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner in an ambulatory setting.
A CNII Independently prioritizes & delivers dependable and effective patient care in a variety of patient situations using appropriate decision-making skills.
A CNII exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment.
Nursing care is delivered using standards of care by following approved policies and procedures.
Primary
Plans and implements individualized patient care based on observations. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) monitoring to maintain or improve care of designated patient population. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated. Demonstrates refined assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics. Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care. Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access. Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition. Prioritizes identified patient care problems within assigned patients and assumes responsibility for problem resolution, utilizing all resources as appropriate Plans patient care and education based on disease process, anticipated patient outcomes, complications of treatment, and psycho-social needs in collaboration with other healthcare team members Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient’s readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent. Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs. Participates in evidence-based improvement initiatives and/or councils/committees that improve nursing outcomes and the work environment in their unit/department. Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient. Provides and accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
Candidates must possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's preferred, along with a minimum of one year of relevant ambulatory or acute care experience in the specialty area, including one year in a Cardiology Department setting. A valid California RN license, Basic Life Support certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification are required.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.
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