Job Title: Clinical Nurse II Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 14 Weeks Shift: Rotating 3x12 Hours Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum of three years of pediatric CVICU RN experience required License: Current RN License Certifications: AHA Certification for Basic Life Support, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support, AHA Advanced Care Life Support Must-Have: Proficient in the operation of clinical equipment/machines, computers, and technology within the nursing practice setting Description: The Clinical Nurse II is an RN who practices as a full partner on the healthcare team. This role consistently demonstrates safe practice within the organizational professional practice model. The Clinical Nurse II possesses the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to meet the standards for competent nursing practice. This position reflects the organization's core values and mission. The Clinical Nurse II independently provides patient care using the nursing process. The nurse accepts accountability for the nursing care of assigned patients, ranging from infancy to adulthood. The Clinical Nurse II demonstrates competency in Patient and Family Centered Care, Evidence-Based Practice and Research, Safety, Continuous Quality Improvement, Teamwork, Technology/Informatics, Professionalism, and Leadership. Collaboration with the inter-professional healthcare team is essential to facilitate coordinated patient care across the continuum. The Clinical Nurse II focuses on expanding the knowledge and skills necessary to provide individualized care. Considerations include physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, safety, and age-appropriate factors for assigned patients. Feedback is actively sought while assuming leadership roles and providing constructive feedback to improve clinical practice. The nurse demonstrates how their practice impacts the organizational vision, mission, and goals. Compliance with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies is required. Essential responsibilities include recognizing patients as partners in care, managing complex patient assignments, and resolving conflicts in patient care contexts. Clinical experience and historical patient responses are used to refine practice. The Clinical Nurse II engages in problem-solving to enhance the delivery of patient-centered care. Safety is prioritized by minimizing risks to patients, families, providers, and self. Involvement in analyzing errors and designing system improvements is integral to the role.
