SEASONAL REGISTERED NURSE - Cardiac Cath Lab - Per Diem - Days

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a seasonal, per diem position for a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The assignment will be for an 8 or 13-week period, requiring 5, 8-hour shifts per week. The Registered Nurse will provide holistic, individualized care using the Nursing Process for patients of all ages, including geriatric, adult, and adolescent. This role demonstrates an advanced level of clinical competency, nursing judgment, and teaching skills, contributing positively to patient care quality. The nurse will independently perform general and unit-specific clinical skills and may be assigned to other Imaging modalities. Adherence to AIDET, flexibility with reassignments, and maintaining a cohesive, teamwork-oriented environment are essential. The position requires compliance with governing agency regulations and the ability to work scheduled hours, including holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. The employee must be prepared to assist in emergencies and disasters as a designated disaster service worker and has an affirmative duty to report perceived misconduct. The role requires working well under pressure, meeting deadlines, and demonstrating cooperative behavior.

Requirements

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of California.
Current BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to hands-on patient care.
Current ACLS certification or obtain within six (6) months of assignment to department.
1+ years as an RN in Cardiac Cath Lab.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.
Able to administer and dispense all medication as required.
Must have and maintain IV Conscious Sedation Competency or obtain within six months of hire.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be capable of dealing effectively and ethically with co-workers, physicians, and other Hospital personnel.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

May be assigned to work in other Imaging modalities.
May assist in the development of examination routines and techniques.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and/or care appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs.
Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups.
Utilizes holistic assessment skills, recognizing subtle, covert or abnormal signs and symptoms.
Identifies nursing diagnosis and interdependent nursing problems and selects applicable nursing care standards to guide patient care.
Ensures that the Care Plan is specific and unique to the individual patient.
Safely performs nursing care, including safe administration of medication, troubleshoots equipment, and demonstrates skill in clinical problem-solving.
Ensures that the nursing care provided is consistent with the established Nursing Plan of Care, the Medical Plan of Care, and the ages of the patients served.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the Plan of Care and communicates through exchange report, making recommendations for future care.
Communicates evaluation of, or changes in, patient status providing supportive data to the physician or health care team.
Demonstrates adherence to the Joint Commission "National Patient Safety Goals for Hospitals".
Documentation reflects compliance with established Hospital policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge of role by adherence to NPSGs as it relates to area of practice.
Demonstrates an understanding of the use, actions, and interactions of drugs used in combination for patients with multi-system problems.
Evaluates teaching effectiveness based on patient response and revises teaching plan.
Completes required unit-specific performance criteria checklist.
Reviews/Revises/Implements interventions in the plan of care based on changing patient status, progress toward established goals, and discharge readiness needs.
Reports quality or Risk Management issues through appropriate lines of authority.
Maintains current knowledge of healthcare trends that affect the clinical practice of Nursing on the unit.
Upholds all aspects of the Nursing Practice Act as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Provides evidence of adherence to all ANA Code of Ethics for the Nursing profession.
Performs the role of Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional/Radiology Unit RN according to the policies and procedures of Sierra View Medical Center (SVMC).
Maintains certification by the American Heart Association in Advanced Cardiac Life Support/Pediatric Advanced Life Support (IR Only)/Basic Life Support.
Successfully completes a class in basic arrhythmia recognition, and maintains competency.
Initiates appropriate measures to support patient survivability and maintain functionality during life-threatening events.
Communicates patient needs with other care providers in an effective and timely manner.
Demonstrates knowledge of chain of command for effective issues resolution at SVMC.
Demonstrates ability to care for the Cardiac Cath Lab/Radiology/CT/MRI/US/NM and Interventional patient population by passing the annual unit specific competencies.
Demonstrates ability to perform all functions in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology department including pre/post procedures and intraoperative.
Obtains authorization for procedure per Physician order and performs pre-procedure patient assessments.
Selects, operates, and maintains equipment as directed and provides patient protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
Assists in instruction of Registered Nurse Students in respective areas.
Responsible for delegated areas in the assignment of routine procedures.
May assist in the development of examination routines and techniques.
Maintains adequate records as directed and is responsible for maintaining a clean and neat work area.
Performs basic equipment function checks at the beginning of each shift.
Follows AIDET.
Accepts reassignments and additional duties, when necessary, in a flexible and positive manner.