Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Specialty, Cardiovascular Medicine, (Larkspur), Per Diem, Days

MarinHealth•Larkspur, CA

13d•$63 - $94

About The Position

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch. MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others. The Nurse (RN) – Cardiology collaborates in a team environment to coordinate patient care in the Cardiology environment. The Nurse (RN) – Cardiology supports the Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Testing services. This includes nursing assessment, problem identification, planning, reporting of complex clinical data to the appropriate Cardiologist and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral modes of interpersonal communication
Knowledge of nursing theory and nursing scope of practice
Knowledge of common hazards and precautions to ensure patient safety
Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, telemetry, and medications in particular related to cardiovascular medicine
Knowledge of arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease processes and understanding medical therapies/ interventions and patient education resources related to cardiovascular disease states such as atherosclerosis, congestive heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atrial and atrial/ventricular arrhythmias, valvular disease, pulmonary embolism
Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide ongoing patient care in the outpatient setting
Critical thinking skills to ensure appropriate nursing assessments, problem identification, planning, and implementation of solutions within the nursing scope of practice
Skill in preparing/maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence as necessary
Skill in directing and overseeing patient care as assigned
Ability to maintain quality control standards
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Graduate of accredited school of nursing required.
Current Registered Nurse, as defined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
BLS Certification and ACLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
Minimum of two-year cardiovascular clinic experience and/or hospital nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.
Two years’ experience in a critical care or cardiac inpatient unit preferred
Two years’ experience with telemetry monitoring preferred

Responsibilities

Individual Triages patients’ physical symptoms/arrhythmias appropriately and consults with cardiologists per protocol.
Coordinates patient care for Testing Services which includes bubble studies and/or definity.
May perform cardiac stress test(s) as needed and / or coordinate care with the Exercise Physiologist as needed.
Works with assigned Cardiologist(s) to manage in-basket, assess for symptoms and provide appropriate patient follow-up.
Provides pre, post-op education for Cardiology procedures.
Educates patients about their cardiovascular condition and explains treatment options as directed by the cardiologist.
Teaches patients what they can do to prevent the worsening of cardiovascular conditions, the importance of self-monitoring and provide appropriate resources.
Participates in Transition of Care Management to ensure discharge medications and instructions are understood by patient and/or family members.
Updates medication and problem list in the Electronic Health Record and ensures follow-up with cardiologists.
Reviews daily lab/test results, physician tasks and clinical worklist(s) as assigned.
Assist the Nurse Supervisor and/or Director on matters relating to nursing practices and participates in development of policies and protocols for patient care.
Initiates and maintains personal professional development as required for continuing education.
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPPA.
Other duties as assigned.
Team Responds to emergencies and supports Team in acute situations.
Assists in maintaining safety equipment / emergency cart within the clinic.
Maintains and helps to ensure that all documentation is in a state of audit-readiness.
Promotes ongoing communication and collaboration with the clinical manager, physicians, and appropriate staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols.
Takes initiative to identify and provide solutions to work-related problems, continuously seeking ways to improve services.
Occasionally covers for other staff as deemed necessary both inter and intra-departmentally.
Updates Clinical Lead of changes affecting their schedule.
Practice Professional representative within the clinic and the community Participates in clinic meetings as required Participates in special projects as assigned Other duties as assigned Participates in educational seminars provided within the clinic and in the community Demonstrates positive initiative and cooperation between departments