Registered Nurse II - Endocrinology - 8 Hour Days

Job Description A Clinical Nurse II (CN II) is a competent clinician who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner. A CNII independently prioritizes & delivers dependable and effective patient care in a variety of patient situations using the nursing process and appropriate decision‑making skills. The CNII exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignments. The Clinical Nurse II begins to develop mentorship skills under the leadership of experienced clinicians on the unit, driving the mentee‑mentor relationship to identify gaps in skills, practice, and knowledge to achieve desired goals. A CNII establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice. The scope of responsibility, duties, and accountability at the facility, department, and position levels includes knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, The Joint Commission, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, and other regulatory requirements. Qualifications Education Assoc. Degree/College Diploma - minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (state accredited program) - preferred Experience 1 year acute care experience in the specialty for new hires. Promotion to Clinical Nurse II is automatic after completion of one (1) year of clinical experience and a satisfactory performance appraisal at a Clinical Nurse I level. Licenses and Certifications RN State License – Minimum California State RN License upon hire Basic Life Support (BLS) – Minimum BLS Certification upon hire, as required by the specialty unit Other – 1 year minimum of other competencies as required by the specialty unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, fetal heart monitoring) ANCC Specialty Certification – Preferred; any ANCC Specialty Certification strongly recommended after 2 years in specialty #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedars-Sinai