RN - CVICU (Registered Nurse)

$185,000 - $210,000/Yr

Raizan Solutions - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Milpitas, CA

About the position

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) for the CVICU will provide expert clinical guidance and uphold nursing standards for high-risk cardiovascular patients. This role involves clinical education, consultation, research, and administrative support, playing a crucial part in preparing Santa Clara as a future heart transplant center.

Responsibilities

• Establish and monitor nursing care standards, making recommendations for enhancements.
• Collaborate with nursing staff on patient assessments and develop tailored care plans for complex cases.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care provided.
• Design and implement patient and family education programs.
• Assist nursing staff with program implementation and education needs.
• Train staff, including orientation for new hires, and provide interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Offer expertise to healthcare providers, including physicians and nurses.
• Define and implement best nursing practices.
• Participate in hiring processes, provide input on clinical competency, and support quality assurance efforts.
• Collect and analyze patient care outcome data.
• Use KP Health Connect for evaluating care quality, clinical operations, and documentation accuracy.
• Oversee a coordinated and effective discharge planning program.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years in a clinical specialty area.
• Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in a clinical nursing field or related field.
• Clinical Nurse Specialist Certificate (California) required at hire.
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Experience in training staff and hosting nursing orientation.
• Specific CVICU experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• ACLS or PALS Certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.