Registered Nurse II - Imaging - PER_DIEM - 8 Hour Evening
About The Position
Would you like to be part of a team of colleagues that employs pioneering, state-of-the-art techniques to treat a variety of conditions with less risk, less pain and a shorter recovery time than traditional surgery? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. As a Clinical Nurse II, you will assume responsibility and accountability for coordinating the treatment of patients with diverse diagnoses including liver cancer, metastatic cancer, vascular disease, vascular malformation, osteoporotic compression fracture, bone lesions in coordination with the Nurse Practitioner.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
- Current, unrestricted California RN license required
- ACLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
- A minimum of 1 year of acute care nursing experience required
- Demonstrated skills with central port access and IV insertion required
Nice To Haves
- BSN preferred
Responsibilities
- Educate patient/family regarding diseases, treatment, side effects and symptom management
- Connect patients with resources such as home care and physical therapy
- Maintain communication and coordinate interdisciplinary care amongst all providers to facilitate the best care and support for each individual patient situation
- Room clinic patients including vital signs, review medication list, allergies. Virtual rooming includes reviewing medications and allergies
- Assess patients as they come to the exam area and facilitate communication with the MD
- Ensure outside records for new consultations/patients are obtained prior to the visit, including clinic forms
- Make post-procedure phone calls to patients
- Coordinate all pre-operative clearance for patients undergoing a procedure and ensure documents are acquired in a timely manner and reviewed
- Triage phone calls from patients to assess immediate needs and provide solutions, contact other practitioners to facilitate solutions, and/or provide advice to the patient for appropriate measures
- Assist physicians with office-based procedures POC testing, central port access, and insertion of peripheral IV's
Benefits
- Flu vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
