Provides unit-based leadership in the development and provision of clinical services. Supervises and directs unit personnel. Initiates and coordinates individual and team conferences with health team members, patients, and/or families to initiate and revise care plans for optimal, individualized patient care. Directs and monitors personnel in the performance of patient care activities to ensure adequate patient care and quality of work. Participates in patient care as needed. Fosters an environment of patient and family centered care with special attention to cultural diversity and personal needs. Makes rounds to have an overview of patient care needs and to introduce self to patient and families. Solicits feedback on quality of nursing services and any other concerns. Provides interventions and/or develops systems to address the care of patients throughout the continuum of care. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Required
• Master's Degree: Preferred
• Five years technical experience: Preferred
• Supervisory experience or demonstrated supervisory skills: Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Preferred
• Clinical specialty and/or nursing administration certification: Preferred
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

About the Hospital

Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the most advanced medical centers in the greater Los Angeles area, serving the communities in and near downtown Los Angeles since 1913. As a 353-bed major teaching hospital with regionally renowned physicians and highly-trained staff, we provide a full range of services.