Staff Nurse II, Cardiology EKG

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA

12d • $81 - $110

About The Position

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Delivers holistic, individualized care to patients in an assigned area and develops, implements, and coordinates plans of care that account for psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors. Fosters collaborative relationships among patients, their families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely, effective communication. Follows hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations to promote an optimal patient experience.

This position is in Cardiology EKG at Sutter Health’s ABSMC-Summit Campus. It is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position with day shifts of 8 hours on variable days and no weekend requirements. The role may involve handling hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. The posted pay range is $81.26 to $109.95 per hour; starting pay depends on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, training, departmental equity, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package, although the posting states that benefits are not offered for this position.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• At least one year of current experience in the area of specialty.
• Experience in noninvasive cardiac stress testing and monitoring cardiovascular special procedures.
• Successful completion of a program or course in hemodynamic monitoring and EKG recognition.
• Telemetry experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments, and general healthcare procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population.
• Ability to read and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write legibly, present ideas effectively, and document activities.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership abilities.
• Ability to handle problems involving several variables in situations with limited standardization.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience scrubbing procedures or practical knowledge of sterile techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care in an acute patient setting.
• Provide direct patient care, patient and family education, and care transitions.
• Deliver holistic and individualized care to patients in an assigned area.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and lifestyle factors.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with patients, families or support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication.
• Adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed