RN, Inpatient Cardiac Educator (Per Diem, Days)

Enloe Health • Chico, CA

2d • $54 - $73 • Onsite

About The Position

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Inpatient Cardiac Educator Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who provides education to patients and their families focused on cardiac diagnosis, medical treatment, and environmental factors to optimize patients’ outcomes and quality of life in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices of Enloe Medical Center. The Inpatient Cardiac Educator RN collaborates with the individual, family, physician, interdisciplinary team and payor to plan, organize, coordinate and monitor the provision of quality, efficacious healthcare services and resources to promote optimal clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes. The Inpatient Cardiac Educator works closely with the CV Liaison and performs the functions of that role as needed. The education, training, and support supplied by the Inpatient Cardiac Educator RN is provided to give patients the knowledge and skills required to recover and manage their condition to prevent complications and improve their health.

Requirements

• One-year acute care experience in an accredited acute care facility with cardiovascular emphasis
• Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, and good communication skills.
• Must be able to interact professionally and effectively communicate with physicians, staff, patients, and public.
• Must show sensitivity for the hospitalized patient and family.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in nursing or related field
• Cardiac Rehab, Critical Care leadership or management experience
• Experience in a Cardiovascular Liaison role

Responsibilities

• Provides education to patients and their families focused on cardiac diagnosis, medical treatment, and environmental factors to optimize patients’ outcomes and quality of life.
• Collaborates with the individual, family, physician, interdisciplinary team and payor to plan, organize, coordinate and monitor the provision of quality, efficacious healthcare services and resources to promote optimal clinical, financial and satisfaction outcomes.
• Works closely with the CV Liaison and performs the functions of that role as needed.
• Provides patients with the knowledge and skills required to recover and manage their condition to prevent complications and improve their health.

Benefits

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level