Cardiac rhythms are now being monitored across the continuum of care in many different patient settings. Yet sometimes it's difficult to differentiate similar rhythms or identify infrequently seen but potentially life threatening dysrhythmias. This session will focus on significant rhythms and their implications for nurses. You'll learn simple techniques to help identify dysrhythmias and nursing implications associated with each will be presented. The session is appropriate for nurses in all practice settings.

Learner Outcomes:

Over 10 million Americans have a problem with alcohol dependency and 40% of hospitalized patients are at risk for alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). This session will focus on the risk factors and signs and symptoms for acute AWS. Learn how to manage your patient's withdrawal symptoms and keep yourself and the patient safe throughout the process.

Learner Outcomes:

Summer's almost here- and so are the thunderstorms, bugs and hot, humid weather. As people emerge to enjoy outdoor pursuits, be prepared- some of the most innocuous activities have unexpected risks, including lightning strike, snake and insect bites, and heat-related illnesses. This presentation will describe immediate life-saving interventions and offer common-sense prevention strategies for nurses to incorporate into their own lifestyle and health teaching opportunities.

Learner Outcomes:

• Identify hazards that pose a risk to humans in the outdoor summer environment.
• Learn management techniques for individuals who sustain environmental-related injuries and illnesses.
• Identify effective prevention strategies to avoid or minimize summer environmental hazards.

Cynthia is currently a Clinical Nurse Specialist in the Emergency Department at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

Previous Degrees:

Lewis University, January 1999, BSN
Joliet Junior College, May 1996, Associate in Science

Loyola University Chicago, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing Program Specialty:

Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist

Professional Work Experience:

Loyola University Medical Center, Burn Center 01/1999-8/2007
Staff Nurse 01/1999-01/2006
Nursing Staff Educator 01/2006-08/2007

Provena St. Joseph Medical Center 08/07-06/2008
Assistant Patient Care Manager, Critical Care

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Emergency Department, 06/2008-present
Nurse Educator 06/2008-08/2009
Clinical Nurse Specialist 08/2009-present

Certifications:
APN/CNS 2009
CCNS 2009
Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) 2004
CCRN 2002

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Department has an immediate opening for a Clinical Program Coordinator, RN who will be responsible for the planning and coordination of all aspects of care for BMT transplant patients throughout the continuum of services – from initial referral to follow-up care. Serves as the primary coordinator for the interdisciplinary team, including: physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists, financial analysts, case managers, and support staff. Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates educational programs/projects for patients, personnel, and the community. Collects/documents data to meet clinical, financial, and regulatory requirements. Participates in the development of guidelines, protocols, pathways, and other performance improvement activities. Participates in research activities. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the transplant process. Represents the Medical Center at regional and national meetings/conferences. The Clinical Program Coordinator provides nursing care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, maintains competency skills including the ability to provide care to special patient populations and patient with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Requires:

Current CA RN license
BLS
BSN
5 years acute RN experience to include a minimum of 2 years recent experience in hematological/oncological malignancies, including bone marrow/stem cell transplant experience.

Prefer:

One year of management experience

For more information talk with one of recruiters or apply on line at:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/ and type in requisition #3027.

EOE
Clinical Nurse, Outpatient Clinics
Requisition 2843
Los Angeles, CA
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has immediate 8hr day Opportunities for CN III's - Career Float, to work in various outpatient specialty areas. The CN III assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care and consistently demonstrate professional skills and abilities, utilizes his/her knowledge base and proficient skills to direct and supervise the clinical performance of others in the role of collegial consultant and resource person. Demonstrates motivation and creativity and serves as a catalyst for effective changes within the Nursing at the unit service line and institutional levels. Applies clinical knowledge regarding standard pattern of care to consolidate interventions for time and cost savings.

Requirements:

Valid California Registered Nurse License
BCLS and ACLS certified
5 years or more acute care experience

Prefer:

BSN
Outpatient experience
Experience in two or more nursing specialty areas
Specialty Certification

For more information speak with one of our recruiters or apply on line at:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/ and type in requisition #2843

EOE
Clinical Nurse, Psychiatry
Requisition #971
3 years
BSN
Los Angeles, CA

Exercise your leadership skills and still enjoy direct patient care. Act as a collegial consultant and resource, directing and supervising clinical performance of the Nursing Team, and acting as a change agent within the unit. Provide appropriate assessment, intervention and evaluation of patients.

BSN
A valid California Registered Nurse License.

Prefer:

3+ years’ recent supervisory experience
Minimum 3 years experience in specialty area
Certification in psychiatry
Current Basic Life Support Certification
Current Fire Class Card
Current CPI Card

For more information talk with one of our recruiters or apply on line at:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/ and type in requisition #971.

EOE
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Requisition #2437
MSN
Los Angeles, CA

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has an immediate opening for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to provide leadership, consultation, education and patient care management expertise for the adult critical care patient population. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is an expert clinical practitioner providing guidance, direction and assistance to the health care team in maintaining optimum quality of nursing care. This care is consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, The Plan for Provision of Patient Care, CSMC Code of Conduct, the Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Education Plan and Professional Organization Standards.

Requirements:

Current CA RN license
ACLS
BLS
MSN
Minimum of 5 years experience as critical care CNS
Must be CNS certified by the CA BRN and have national certification

Prefer:

Critical care specialty certification

For more information talk with one of our recruiters or apply on line at:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/ and reference Requisition #2437.

EOE
Director of Nursing
Negotiable
Director
5 - 10 years
BSN
San Antonio Texas

The Methodist Healthcare System brings together 15 of San Antonio's most respected health care facilities to employ more than 6,000 people. Nearly 2,000 physicians are associated with the Methodist Healthcare System. And almost 1,400 of them have full admitting privileges at our facilities. Since we provide about 38% of the health care needs of San Antonio, we are taking a leading role in our community's second largest industry.

 Director of Nursing, Methodist Healthcare System

The Director of Nursing participates in formulating organization policy, develops and/or reviews procedures essential to the achievement of objectives and the ability to make recommendations to Senior Management.

 Ability to use planning, research, foresight and facility goals and needs to analyze and make decisions with out delay while involving appropriate parties.

Develops, directs and insures the implementation of department services that promote optimum health care delivery and customer service. 

Promote and continually educate employees on concept of excellent service for all customers of the hospital, to include patients, visitors, physicians and employees. 

Accountable for creating a system which fosters participation and collaboration in planning, implementing and evaluating standards to insure safe, efficient and therapeutically effective health care.

Maintains employee satisfaction score at goal of divison/corporate level.

Bachelor's Degree

RN Licensure

CPR Cetification

Must have 4 years or more of Director experience

Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills required

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge in the guidelines and requirements of applicable Regulatory agencies such as JCAHO, AHCA, OSHA

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Ambulatory Care Administration has an immediate opening for a Nursing Education Program Coordinator to lead the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of ambulatory care education programs for patients, nursing personnel and the community. You will work with Clinical Nurse Specialists and Service Line Managers to provide education consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice, Title XXII, The Joint Commission, the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care, the Plan for Provision of Patient Care, CSMC Code of Conduct, and Performance Improvement Plan, the Patient Education Plan, professional organization standards, and all regulatory requirements. Ultimately, you will work to ensure that staff maintains competency skills in their areas of responsibility. Additional responsibilities include ensuring that staff are able to effectively interact with people of diverse cultural backgrounds and identify the ability of the adolescent, adult and geriatric patient to follow directions/instructions and give consent.

Requirements:

Current California RN license
BLS
BSN
Masters Degree
Prior teaching experience

Prefer:

Relevant experience and certification in an ambulatory care practice setting.

For information contact our Recruiter or apply on line at:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/
and type in Requitision #352

EOE
Registered Nurse PRN/ FLEX
P079
Staff
Two years hospital experience
License Texas RN
Sugar Land, TX
The Registered Nurses employed to work on an assigned patient care unit. He/she functions within the policies and procedures governing nursing practice at Methodist network hospitals and demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care for assigned patient population.
1. Completes and documents data needed for a physical/psychosocial assessment to define patient problems or needs within appropriate time frames.

2. Contributes to the development and maintenance of the patient's nursing care plan and involves patient, as well as family/significant other when appropriate, in care, goal-setting, and decision making process.

3. Communicates patient needs and progress to other members of the health care team to ensure coordination of care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

4. Assists with and documents patient teaching, discharge instructions, and distribution of teaching materials.

5. Provides nursing care as outlined in the nursing care and medical plans of care, and documents observations and interventions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

6. Functions as a team leader, and/or relief charge nurse, manages assigned case load by setting priorities, organizing activities, delegating, supervising and utilizing resources.

7. Performs all skills identified on the Basic RN Competency Skills Checklist in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

8. Seeks guidance as needed when performing nursing skills by utilizing resource persons, policy and procedure manuals or other references on standards of care.

9. Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to maintaining an environment that assures all customers, all individuals, are treated with dignity and respect. Employee actively participates in making recommendations for improving working relationships in the department/unit.

10. Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports all accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.


Experience - External:
1. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
2. Two years of hospital experience in specialty area required.
3. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
4. Must pass Basic EKG test. (ICU and telemetry)
5. Must pass FHT (L&D)



Registered Nurse, Critical Care
Negotiable
Staff
2 years
ADN or BSN
San Antonio Texas

The Methodist Healthcare System brings together 15 of San Antonio's most respected health care facilities to employ more than 6,000 people. Nearly 2,000 physicians are associated with the Methodist Healthcare System. And almost 1,400 of them have full admitting privileges at our facilities. Since we provide about 38% of the health care needs of San Antonio, we are taking a leading role in our community's second largest industry.

Registered Nurse, Critical Care (multiple locations)

General Statement of Duties: The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model: Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety. Essential Job Functions: 1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses. 2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing realistic outcome goals. 3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures. 4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients. 5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors. 6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities Minimum Education and Experience: Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree. Minimum License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse Experience: Must have at least 2 years of experience on an ICU or intermediate care unit. Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.

The Methodist Healthcare System brings together 15 of San Antonio's most respected health care facilities to employ more than 6,000 people. Nearly 2,000 physicians are associated with the Methodist Healthcare System. And almost 1,400 of them have full admitting privileges at our facilities. Since we provide about 38% of the health care needs of San Antonio, we are taking a leading role in our community's second largest industry.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department (multiple locations)

General Statement of Duties:

The Advanced Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to independently deliver nursing care to patients to achieve quality outcomes. Communicates effectively with good interpersonal skills with the health care team. Role models confidence and professionalism within nursing as evidenced by active engagement in unit and organizational activities. Demonstrates strong team work and adaptability and is seen as a resource person to the health care team. Consistently utilizes critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in providing holistic patient care. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing care services delivered by self or others who are under his/her direction. Demonstrates proficient technical skills and operational knowledge of equipment. Job responsibilities fall within the 5 pillars that encompass Methodist Excellence, the service excellence model: Finance, Growth, Service, People, Quality/Safety.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Completes thorough patient assessments. Documents the patient's response to illness, the use of coping mechanisms, emotional needs and assessment / reassessment of pain. Analyzes assessment data in determining patient problems/nursing diagnoses.

2. Incorporates family into plan of care and documents a plan of care that is individualized for each patient. Identifies individual goals and readiness to learn. Collaborates with physicians and caregivers on establishing realistic outcome goals.

3. Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment and demonstrating practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety and infection control. This includes using: personal protective wear, good hand hygiene, and adhering to sharps safety procedures.

4. Maintains an orderly, efficient and timely flow of patients.

5. Administers medications and treatments safely using 2 patient identifiers and the 7 rights of medication administration. Recognizes and reports errors and unusual occurrences and analyzes contributing factors.

6. Prioritizes tasks and adjusts priorities when necessary. Serves as a resource to nursing personnel in implementing nursing care based on patient's needs, staff competencies, licensure and circumstantial/procedural complexities

Minimum Education and Experience:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Graduate of a nursing program: diploma, associate or baccalaureate degree.

Minimum License and Certificates Required: Valid and Current Texas License - Registered Nurse

Experience: Must have at least 2 years of Emergency experience with experience in Adult and Pediatric populations.  Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.

Methodist Healthcare System has 6 Emergency locations including a Children’s Emergency Department.

The Nursing Supervisor acts in a leadership role as the Administrator or Duty (AOD). He/she coordinates staffing on a house-wide basis to support the expectations and philosophy of Cedars-Sinai Health Systems (CSHS) to provide quality patient care. In addition, the Nursing Supervisor provides personnel counseling emergency situations. The Nursing Supervisor guides nursing staff in the provision of nursing care consistent with Nursing Standards of Care/Practice.

Requires:

A Valid California Registered Nursing License
Bachelor's degree (preferably in Nursing)
Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience
Minimum of two (2) years management experience
Full command (verbal and written) of the English Language
Must be able to work in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities

For more information, talk with a recruiter or apply on line:
https://www.cedars-sinaimedicalcenter.apply2jobs.com/ and type in requisition #2840.