General Surgical Clinical Partner

Make a difference every single day at Cedars-Sinai!

When the work you do every day has an influential impact on the lives of others, every effort, detail, and second matters!

Why work here?

The shared value of happiness, drive and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons we’ve achieved our fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. From working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to using sophisticated facilities, you’ll have everything you'll need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News and World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What will you be doing in this role?

As a Clinical Partner, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care for the specialty patient population. Provide personal nursing care and perform routine assigned tasks under the direction of a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).

• Participates in the implementation of patient care and contributes to the plan under the supervision of the RN.
• Provides for the safety of patients, families and significant others. Reduces the risk of health care acquired infection by staying in compliance with current CDC hand washing guidelines and CSMC isolation policy.
• Safely uses restraints interventions directed by the charge nurse or primary RN.
• Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, recording intake and output, dispensing/retrieving patient care supplies, report abnormal vital signs to charge nurse or primary RN, as well as accurately documenting in electronic medical records.
• Ensures environmental cleanliness in patient rooms and patient care areas.
• Accompanies patients for any tests/procedures.
• Assists patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

Qualifications:

• One year of experience as a CNA in a hospital/medical center strongly preferred.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Approved by the AHA or ARC: Required
• Valid California CNA Certification: Required
• High School Diploma or GED: Required