Overview
Founded in 1887, California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, not-for-profit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II traumacenter, the Los Angeles Center for Women’s Health, obstetrics and pediatric services, and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services.California Hospital is home to Hope Street Margolis Family Center, a community health, education, and resource center helping thousands of families and children.
Responsibilities
As our ICU Nurse at California Hospital Medical Center, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease.
To thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
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Supervises nursing staff assigned to a particular shift. Assigns patients to available nursing staff, taking into consideration the patient’s condition and the employee’s skill level.
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Assesses, monitors, and educates the nursing staff on patient care. Institutes emergency procedures as necessary.
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Anticipates staffing needs and moves proactively to respond to them.
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Oversees stocking of supplies and updating patient records to ensure that the nursing floor is ready for subsequent shifts.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing (e.g., ADN).
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in the ICU
- Registered Nursing License (RN) in state of practice, Basic Life Support (BLS), other credentials or credential modules may be required.