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Make a difference every single day!When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion 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 state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have everything you need to do something incredible—for yourself, and for others. Join us, and discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals!The COACH program provides no-cost health and social services to under-served communities in Los Angeles. Two COACH mobile medical units travel to schools, shelters, public housing developments and neighborhood facilities in communities across 28 Los Angeles zip codes, delivering the highest quality care.Are you ready to make a difference?As a Registered Nurse for COACH, you are responsible and accountable for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care in community setting aboard the COACH Mobile Medical Units. You will also
Provide immunization administration, urine specimen, fingerstick/venipuncture, TB placement/readings, patient/parent education, referrals to community agencies and patient follow-up.
Perform initial nursing assessment, triage and obtains medical history from patient/parent caregiver.
Direct and supervise the clinical performance of others in the role of collegial consultant and resource person.
Maintain competency skills including the ability to deliver care to underserved patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Identify safety concerns and institute measures to provide a safe environment
Provide appropriate assessment, assumes responsibility for patient advocacy and patient's rights, coordinate care for the patient and delivery team intervention and evaluation of patients with consideration of developmental milestones.
Participate in a variety of health services activities including health fairs and community events, as well as plan and coordinate and conduct small and large group health education group activities in underserved communities.
Educational Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN or higher preferred.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements:
Current California State RN License required
Current CA Driver's License required
BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Specialty Certification required (external applicants may obtain within one year of hire)
CPN or CEN certification preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3 years recent acute RN experience.
2 years experience working with low-income/underserved families in community setting preferred
Minimum 1 year experience working with pediatric patients preferred
Spanish language experience preferred
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.
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