Clinic Nurse II, Cardiology

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

2d•$72 - $100

About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families using comprehensive patient assessment, development and implementation of nursing care plans and patient education, and ongoing evaluation. Delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in the assigned area. Develops, implements, and coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships between patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. This role is in Cardiology and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, on day shifts. Weekend work may be required as needed. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs and must manage them in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines. The position is non-exempt and regular. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, as required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and competence in nursing theories, concepts, and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.
Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, patient-care and privacy best practices, and changes in local, state, and federal regulations.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and Electronic Health Record systems.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
Assess patients comprehensively and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans and patient education.
Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate an interdisciplinary plan of care that considers psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
Follow policies, industry standards, best practices, applicable laws and regulations, and codes to support a quality patient experience.
Engage in continuous professional growth and development.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Manage hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.