RN

RN Nurse Navigator-OP Care Center Management:

Provides the coordination of pulmonary screening for at-risk populations and coordinates oncology services for lung cancer patients to address the physical, spiritual and psycho-social needs of the patient as indicated. Provides patient education, follow-up and referral to appropriate resources. Acts as a patient advocate and liaison in the coordination of timely diagnostic recall and/or follow-up services.  Serves as a resource to patients, their families and staff regarding cancer disease related issues.  Collaborates with other members of the oncology team to present pre-treatment and other educational conferences. Assists with data collection, tracking and reporting of clinical outcomes.

 

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit  or follow us on , , or .

Required Skills

New Grad/Nursing Administration, Maternal Childcare, NICU, Nursing Administration, Critical Care:

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Emergency:

• Demonstrates fluency in English communication, to include reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Basic organizational skills to include ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor.
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal implications of nursing
• Demonstrates appropriate critical intervention skills.

RN Clinical Resource Coordinator/NICU:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal
• Strong organizational skills and analytical abilities
• Basic computer skills
• Detail oriented, able to assess and interpret findings
• Knowledge of continuous performance improvement, rapid cycle improvement and the PDCA model for performance improvement.   

G.I. Services:

• Demonstrates good English communication skills, written and verbal communications, and
  interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching
• Basic EKG skills

PACU:

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational/time management skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply the nursing process to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Must have successfully completed a basic EKG course or have evidence of proficiency through testing.

Same Day Surgery:

• Demonstrates good English communication skills
• Knowledge of nursing process
• Basic organization skills
• Demonstrates ability to work with others
• Basic EKG skills

Surgery:

• Demonstrates good English communication skills, written, verbal and interpersonal
• Basic organization skills
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Patient assessment skills
• Clinical education related to specialty
• Basic EKG skills

RN MDS/DSD Coordinator-Transitional Care Unit/Acute Rehabilitation Center:

• Written and verbal communications.
• Basic organization.
• Proficient with computer.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Patient assessment.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

RN PPS Coordinator-Transitional Care Unit/Acute Rehabilitation Center:

• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Written and verbal communication skills, negotiation and confrontation skills.
• Computer skills
• Organizational, prioritization, to include time management skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and
  expectations of patients and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the IRF-PAI process and Function Independent Modifiers (FIM) system
• Creative, motivated, goal oriented and able to complete assignments independently.

RN (19N) MICN-Emergency:

• Demonstrates fluency in English communication, to include reading, writing, and verbal communication.
• Basic organizational skills to include ability to follow directions as outlined in policies or given by supervisor.
• Basic EKG interpretation
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of legal implications of nursing
• Demonstrates appropriate critical intervention skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of and abides by rules and regulations of Pre-hospital Care as outlined   by LA County
  EMSA.

RN Nurse Navigator-OP Care Center Management:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
• Strong organizational skills and analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities focusing on self-direction/empowerment.
• Knowledge of adult education principles.
• Strong clinical assessment skills.
• Strong clinical knowledge of cancer disease management & treatment modalities.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to promote team-building among an interdisciplinary team.

Required Experience

New Grad/Nursing Administration:

• Current California RN license (BSN/MSN preferred)
• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education
• Current Basic Life Support Card

Emergency:

Required: 

• Valid California RN License with evidence of continuing education 30 units per two years
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)  
• Experience in use of critical intervention skills (preferably Emergency Department)
• Formal hospital orientation
• Non-violent crisis intervention training annually
  * See additional competencies addendum for unit specific requirements

Preferred:

• Basic windows and mouse skills preferred
• Emergency Nursing and/or Critical Care Course

Maternal Child Care:

Required:

• Current California RN license
• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education in Maternal-Child
  Care as appropriate for clinical specialty
• Current AFM, ACLS, CPR and NRP care as appropriate for clinical specialty. 

Preferred:

• N/A

RN Clinical Resource Coordinator/NICU:

• Current California RN license
• Evidence of continuing education
• Current CPR card
• Prior experience in acute care facility, specialty in maternal-child care preferred.

NICU:

Required:

• Current California RN license
• Current BLS and NRP care as appropriate for clinical specialty

Nursing Administration:

Required:

• Current California RN license.
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Current Basic Life Support Card.
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education. 

Preferred:

• BSN/MSN preferred.

Critical Care:

• Current California RN license
• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education
• Current Basic Life Support Card
• Basic EKG interpretation required within 6 months of hire date
• ACLS certification required (for new RN graduates within 6 months)
• Critical Care Course required within one year of hire. 

G.I. Services:

• Current California RN license
• ACLS card within 1 year of hire/transfer for nurses providing direct patient care.
• Conscious Sedation module completed within 1 year of hire or transfer to department.
• Previous GI Lab experience preferred
• 1 year med/surg. experience

PACU:

• Current California RN license.
• Evidence of continuing education.
• Current BCLS card, ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrates expertise in direct patient care pre/post operative nursing.
• Critical care/ER experience and/or have demonstrated competency in EKG interpretation.
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education in critical care.

Same Day Surgery:

• Current California RN license
• Current BCLS certification
• For PACU nurses, one year in a critical care area
• For OR nurses, previous experience.

Surgery:

• Current California RN license
• Current BCLS certification
• Previous OR experience preferred
• Evidence of continuing education

 RN MDS/DSD Coordinator-Transitional Care Unit/Acute Rehabilitation Center:

• Current California RN license
• BSN degree required
• Evidence of continuing education
• Prior experience in an acute care facility or formal classroom education
• Prior experience in long term care setting
• Knowledge of Title XXII, OBRA, MDS and Medicare regulations
• Knowledge/experience in adult teaching methods.
• Current Director of Staff Development certification (DSD)
• Current Basic Life Support Card

RN PPS Coordinator-Transitional Care Unit/Acute Rehabilitation Center:

Required:

• Current California RN License
• Current CPR certification
• Two years clinical experience in an acute care facility 

Preferred:

• BSN or currently enrolled in BSN program

RN (19N) MICN-Emergency:

• Valid California RN License with evidence of continuing education 30 units per two years and 48 hours of Pre-hospital Care approved courses
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Experience in use of critical intervention skills (preferably Emergency Department)
• Formal hospital orientation
• Current MICN Certification
• Basic windows and mouse skills preferred
• Non-violent crisis intervention training annually

RN Nurse Navigator-OP Care Center Management:

Required:

• Current California RN license
• OCN required or needs to be obtained within one year
• Member of professional organizations
• Minimum 2 years of working with oncology patients. 

Preferred:

• BSN preferred
• MSN preferred
• Chemo-certification preferred
• Current BCLS certification

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
48.50-78.56

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90638