Registered Nurse/Clinical I - Van Nuys, United States - Valley Presbyterian Hospital

Description

NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAM:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital Nurse Residency Program is a 12-month program that consists of computer-based, individualized learning modules provided by HealthStream in addition to in-person monthly classroom sessions. Our Nurse Residency program offers the New Graduates a customized learning approach to support their specific needs, utilizing evidence-based content. We have a dedicated Educator for Nursing Advancement, assigned to guide and support our Nurse Residents through their first year of practice. In addition, Nurse Residents are partnered with a mentor through our Mentorship Program, and eventually are provided the opportunity to become a mentor to the newer generations of New Graduates.

In addition to classroom time and HealthStream modules, our Nurse Residents receive several weeks of RN preceptorship on their designated units. During classroom sessions, Nurse Residents receive interactive presentations with subject matter experts and hospital leaders within the organization.

Here at VPH, we promote and support growth within the organization. Through our Clinical Ladder Program, Nurse Residents are encouraged to get involved and to be a part of committees, including their Unit Based Councils, which lead front-line change initiatives throughout the organization.

Becoming a Nurse Resident at VPH doesn't just provide you with an environment where you will be supported and guided to become a confident and competent nurse but also provides you with a sense of family.

ABOUT US:

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a stand alone, 350-bed community hospital and one of the largest and most prestigious full-service acute care facilities in the San Fernando Valley. Valley Presbyterian is a certified STEMI receiving center and Stroke Center. We are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the San Fernando Valley. Working here means becoming part of an organization that not only cares for the patients inside our walls but also takes seriously a responsibility to be a vital asset to the community we call home. Through community benefit programs, volunteerism, and philanthropy, the people of VPH extend our organization's impact far beyond our campus, deeper into the lives of those who need help.

Valley Presbyterian Hospital is a place where you can grow professionally and have a career in a supportive environment. You voice can make a difference in the quality of care provided to our patients. Experience the difference; the difference you can make and the difference a supportive environment has on your well-being. You are not alone, we are a team, a family.

We welcome those who want to join us in this vital work.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Registered Nurse/Clinical I (CN I) is a novice, who is supervised and mentored by a Clinical II or III RN, Nurse Manager, Director, and Educator. A CN I is accountable for providing and coordinating patient care and educating to the patient/ family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices. S/he is responsible for supporting and helping to advance the mission and vision and emulating the values of Valley Presbyterian Hospital.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Acceptance into the VPH New Graduate Program or less than one (1) year clinical experience as a registered nurse, preferably in an acute care setting.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after April 2023, with an associate degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within 30 days of employment and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
• Must successfully complete and maintain LA City Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment
• Must successfully complete and maintain certification for Mgmt of Assaultive Behavior (ex. CPI- Non-violent Crisis Intervention) within 60 days of employment.
• See last page for additional unit-specific departmental certification requirements

MUST HAVES:

• All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due. Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ( These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include, but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :

• Communication - Upholds professional communication with colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team. Utilizes the Situation Background Assessment and Recommendation (SBAR) communication format. Prior to contacting physicians is prepared with relative patient data and proactively anticipates the information the physician will need to respond to the call/request.
• Confidentiality - Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, following HIPAA and VPH policies. Performs daily activities within the appropriate ethical and legal guidelines as defined by the Compliance program and in accordance with Valley Presbyterian Hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Coordinates patient care according to the nursing process - Collects and interprets patient data using the nursing process and data from the physician and Electronic Health Record (EHR), e.g. history and physical, progress notes. Formulates a nursing diagnosis and Plan of Care through the observation of the patient's physical condition, behavior, and interpretation of information, while addressing the patient's chief complaints and existing co-morbidities. Assesses patients according to unit guidelines and anticipates changes in patient's status. Performs skills in an independent manner with a validated competency. Explains the care/treatment to the patient and family throughout their stay. Coordinates the assessment, planning, interventions and evaluation of the patient with all members of the healthcare team.
• Cross-Training - Cross trains to all areas within floating pod, according to hospital policy.
• Documentation and System Utilization - Utilizes information technology to document processes of care according to policies, in a timely manner and independently seeks out opportunities for improving computer/automation skills.
• Evaluation of Care - Collaborates with preceptor/mentor and physicians to evaluate the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the patient's condition, behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment, through communication with the patient and the health team members, and modifies the plan each time the patient's condition changes and in accordance with policy.
• Infection Control - Adheres to Universal Precautions, and VPH infection control standards, including performing hand sanitation before and after each patient contact.
• Medication Administration - Administers all medications per hospital policy. Reports medication errors to nurse leader and promptly notifies physician.
• Patient Advocate - Works on behalf of the patient and family, advocating in support of their values, beliefs, evidence-based practices, and standards. Ensures that patient personal hygiene needs are addressed in a dignified and consistent manner.
• PI/Evidenced -Based Practice - Seeks opportunities to participate in achieving unit or hospital quality initiatives such as patient satisfaction, core measures, CMS and DNV compliance, CDPH requirements, and PI projects (e.g. decreasing falls, restraints, hospital acquired pressure ulcers, pain).
• Patient Discharge Process - Provides ongoing discharge education to the patient/family based on individual patient needs. Starts planning for an effective discharge upon admission.
• Patient Experience - Provides a caring compassionate approach and a kind attitude with a gentle touch. Keeps patient/family informed. Apologizes for unanticipated delays in service. Functions as a team player, eager to help and to learn new skills. Offers assistance, with a willing attitude. Adheres to the hourly rounding policy by proactively seeking to resolve patient/family needs.
• Patient Discharge Process - Provides ongoing discharge education to the patient/family based on individual patient needs. Starts planning for an effective discharge upon admission.
• Patient Throughput - Supports patient/hospital throughput initiatives to facilitate timely, efficient, and effective patient acceptance from the Emergency Department and other units. This includes a timely transfer/discharge of patients.
• Professional image- Exhibits professionalism in appearance, conduct, communication, and behavioral appropriate to the situation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:

• Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence. Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large. Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions. Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
• Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members. Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
• Participates in operational aspects of the department, and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
• Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/life safety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices. Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the work place. Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
• Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting. Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes. Participates in education activities and process implementation. Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors.

The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.
• Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.
• Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances. Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
• Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.
• Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time

Patient Care

• Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.
• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.
• Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
• Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
• Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
• Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
• Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.