Registered Nurse Clinical III, Med/Surg Palliative Care Unit - **$8K Sign-On Bonus** Full Time Days

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.