Registered Nurse (RN) – Clinical III, Med/Surg Palliative Care Unit
Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Lead Clinical Excellence & Deliver Exceptional Patient Care
At Valley Presbyterian Hospital, our Clinical III Registered Nurses are experienced clinical leaders who elevate patient care through advanced clinical judgment, mentorship, and collaboration. As a Registered Nurse (Clinical III), you will coordinate high-quality patient care, guide and support nursing staff, and help drive quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and deliver comprehensive patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
- Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, preceptor, and role model for nursing staff and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide charge nurse or relief charge responsibilities as assigned.
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and modify patient care plans based on changing patient conditions.
- Delegate patient care responsibilities appropriately while supervising care delivery.
- Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses according to hospital policy.
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary teams using the SBAR communication framework.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance.
- Support patient throughput, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, evidence-based practice projects, and regulatory readiness activities.
- Foster a positive patient experience through compassionate, respectful, and responsive care.
What You'll Bring
- Advanced clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and team collaboration abilities.
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively prioritize, delegate, and coordinate patient care.
- Dedication to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care RN experience in the specialty department.
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- ADN required; BSN preferred.
- Current AHA BLS certification.
- Ability to obtain LA City Fire Card within 30 days of hire.
- Ability to obtain Management of Assaultive Behavior (CPI or equivalent) certification within 30 days of hire.
- NIHSS certification within 30 days of employment
- Annual Stroke Education within 30 days of employment
Preferred
- Demonstrated experience serving as a charge nurse, preceptor, mentor, or clinical leader.
- Active participation in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, or nursing leadership initiatives.
- Progression through a Clinical Ladder program demonstrating leadership, education, and professional development.
Why Valley Presbyterian Hospital
- Opportunity to practice at an advanced clinical level while mentoring the next generation of nurses.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment focused on clinical excellence.
- Commitment to patient safety, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering exceptional, compassionate care.
- Professional growth opportunities through leadership development and clinical advancement.
Apply today to join Valley Presbyterian Hospital as a Registered Nurse (Clinical III) and help lead exceptional patient care through clinical excellence and compassionate leadership.
