Clinic Nurse II, Cardiology

Sutter Health•Modesto, CA

10h

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 among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication. Adheres to policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience. Engages in continuous growth and development in professional nursing practice. The position is in cardiology and may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required by the department.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
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 best practices, privacy, 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, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including handling multiple tasks and 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.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to clinic patients and their families.
Assess patients, develop and implement nursing care plans and patient education, and evaluate care on an ongoing basis.
Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in the assigned area.
Develop, implement, and coordinate interdisciplinary plans of care that account for patients’ 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, and applicable laws, regulations, and codes to support quality and reliable patient care.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Continue professional growth and development in nursing practice.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as needed, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.