Cancer Center Infusion Clinic Assistant - Full Time 10 Hour Days

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Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in redefining healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare globally by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s physicians and other health professionals. At the same time, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding dedication to strengthening the Los Angeles community through multifaceted programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

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).