Special Procedure Nurse

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

2d•$78 - $96•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct, evidence-based patient care within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, applicable regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The Special Procedures RN provides moderate sedation across multiple modalities and supports cardiology care for patients undergoing stress testing, cardioversions, transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), and electrophysiology procedures. The role also involves working with pulmonary, gastrointestinal, cardiac, vascular, and radiology specialists. Experience or the ability to be trained in PICC and midline insertion, port access, and ultrasound use for insertion is required. The RN works both autonomously and as part of a team, coordinates care with other providers, and teaches patients and families how to manage care and prevent complications. The position is based at Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley and works a rotating 10-hour schedule. It includes work in diagnostic imaging areas where wearing a lead apron may be required. The RN also participates in non-clinical assignments and supports department and organizational goals. Employees are expected to follow the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s degree and BSN required.
Three to five years of prior nursing experience.
Two to three years of critical care experience or moderate sedation experience.
Knowledge of moderate sedation and pharmacology.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand English.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, solve problems, and adapt to a changing environment.
Ability to use information and stay current with technology developments to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support patient-care decisions.
Ability to positively influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals.
Ability to prioritize effectively to provide quality patient care.
Knowledge of healthcare and hospital-system principles, practices, and current trends sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas.
CARN (Cert Amb Care RN) required.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification required.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required.

Nice To Haves

Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) preferred.

Responsibilities

Adapt to different modalities that provide moderate sedation care and specialized support to physicians and patients.
Administer moderate sedation medication, closely monitor patient responses, and implement nursing interventions as needed.
Use sound clinical judgment in stressful or emergent situations.
Screen patients for appropriate clinical information and accurately document vital signs, condition, medications, and other relevant information in the EMR while respecting each patient’s culture and values.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions, monitor for adverse responses and side effects, and intervene within scope of practice.
Assess and document patient and family understanding in clinical records.
Recognize and communicate ethical and legal issues related to patient care to the appropriate authority, and complete incident reports.
Participate in non-clinical assignments, such as maintaining records, generating reports, and serving on special committees.
Work in diagnostic imaging departments that may require wearing a lead apron, including fluoroscopy, CT, or an interventional radiology lab.
Support department strategic and organizational goals.
Coordinate care with other providers and teach patients and families the knowledge and skills needed to manage care and prevent complications.
Perform all duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards.