Registered Nurse - Reconstructive Surgery; 8hr, Days
Job TitleClinical Nurse I (CN I)Job DescriptionJoin Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai is #1 in California and has been named to the Honor Roll for the tenth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2025-26" rankings. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year which is an award that recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. We also have a great benefits package and competitive compensation which explains why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals!Why work here? Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b) we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.A Little More About What You Will Be DoingA Clinical Nurse I (CN I) is a novice with less than one year of nursing experience, or re-entering nursing after being out of nursing for five or more years, who delivers direct care to assigned patients in an ambulatory setting care. A CN I practice incorporates both independent decision-making abilities and collaboration with the board certified/eligible physician to provide expert care to the patients. This role enhances competency skills through continuing education programs. This role has the ability to provide care to special patient population and those with diverse cultural background.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations.Provides basic assessment skills to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.Delivers safe and appropriate patient care to a specific patient population using nursing process.Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.Plans patient care based on assessment, validated by peers. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Makes special adjustments to patient care as required to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.Identifies patient's readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations.Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.Provides and accurately documents in the electronic medical record direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.Assists as a chaperone when needed upon completion of the required Chaperone TrainingQualificationsJob qualificationsAssoc. Degree/College Diploma in Nursing requiredBachelor's Degree Science in Nursing (state accredited program) preferredWork ExperienceRN graduates 1 year within acquiring RN license requiredLicenses and CertificationsValid CA RN license requiredValid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamWith a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.Job InfoJob Identification 16312Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Care FoundationDepartment CMCF 1101420 Reconstructive SurgeryJob Category NursingJob Function NursingLocations 8635 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USOvertime Status NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift 1 DayShift Duration 8 hourMinimum Salary 38.24Maximum Salary 59.27UKG Pay Rule F353Posting Date 04/21/2026, 05:50 PM