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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will be a central figure in our patient care team, delivering exceptional, compassionate care that truly makes a difference in our patients' lives.

Every day you will collaborate on comprehensive screenings, conduct critical risk assessments, provide vital preventative health education, and expertly coordinate care for diverse patient populations, leveraging technology to streamline processes. You'll ensure patients feel informed and at ease, patiently guiding them through instructions and addressing their concerns.

To be successful in this role, you will combine robust clinical knowledge and technological proficiency with genuine compassion, strong communication skills, and an adaptable approach to learning and patient-centered care.

+ Adheres to established Hospital/departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assessment and Improvement Program, legal, safety, environmental, infection control standards, Nurse Practices Act and Patient's Bill of Rights.

+ Applies clinical knowledge and expertise for coordinating patient care by regularly planning and evaluating the care of patients.

+ Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative relationships with other staff members, physicians, patients, patient family members, and the public as appropriate, while assuring confidentiality of all patient information.

+ Demonstrates effective nursing judgement and a working knowledge of the nursing process.

+ Provides guidance to interdisciplinary team members by supervising nursing interventions and assisting with related tasks.

+ Provides leadership by establishing priorities and coordinating nursing care.

Position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements

Required

+ Minimum requirement of 6 months of prior acute care experience in same unit

+ Current California license as a Registered Nurse.

+ AHA BLS

+ Excellent communication and patient skills required.

Preferred

+ Experience with EHR (Cerner, MediTech, etc)

+ Psychiatric & Mental Health Clinical Nurse Specialist, upon hire

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit here (http://dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital) dignityhealth.org/northridgehospital for more information.

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Pay Range

$65.16 - $92.74 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.