Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Would you like to take your nursing skills to the next level in an innovative environment recognized as a top ten hospital in the United States? 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!As the first medical center in Los Angeles County to earn Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, Cedars-Sinai is in the top tier of the region’s stroke-intervention facilities. The stroke specialists at Cedars-Sinai work in rapid-response teams from a range of medical fields to diagnose and treat strokes, using the most sophisticated imaging technology and treatments to achieve the best possible outcome.Summary of Essential Duties:
Coordinate all systems related to acute stroke care delivery including the code brain response.
As a member of the core stroke team, you will maintain all competencies associated with core team, including annually at least 8 hours of continuing stroke education, a valid NIH SS certification, & current ACLS.
As a stroke team Nurse, you will provide stroke education to patients and their caregivers, significant others, and family members.
Develop and maintain ongoing staff stroke education programs, including at least one community outreach event for stroke public awareness per year.
Complete data collection sheets & audits of code brains in a timely manner and act a liaison between physicians and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate a seamless continuum of patient care.
QualificationsQualifications:Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
BSN preferred
License/Certifications:
Current, unrestricted California RN license required
SCRN certification required or willing to obtain within 1 year from start date
ACLS from the American Heart Association required
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years of critical care or emergency department nursing experience required
Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at ApplicantAccommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.Req ID : 4886Working Title : Registered Nurse III - Stroke Care - 12 Hour DaysDepartment : Stroke CareBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 12 hourBase Pay : $57.80 - $92.48Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
