Position Summary
Under the leadership of the department Director, Assistant Director, Nursing Supervisor, and/or Charge Nurse, the Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, assessing, and providing nursing care according to the policies and procedures of the hospital and department. Important dimensions of this position consist of quality of care, professional commitment, teamwork, interpersonal skills, safety, good public/customer relations and a broad nursing knowledge.
Responsibilities
- Orient new staff, precept students, and assume relief charge nurse duty as oriented and assigned.
- Employ critical thinking, sharp assessment skills, quick decision‑making ability, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Be on‑call on a rotating basis and respond within 30 minutes of call‑back communication.
- Perform Cath Lab invasive procedures, provide patient education for cardiac inpatients, focus on patient outcomes, core measures, and other organizational initiatives.
- Coordinate clinical research activities.
Qualifications
- Minimum two years recent Cath Lab experience with pre‑ and post‑procedure assessment and groin management skills, or at least two years critical care experience (including experience with ventilators, vasoactive drips, and advanced telemetry).
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Pass orientation and initial competency assessment prior to independent assignment of patients; complete and pass all annual competencies.
- State of California RN license required.
- AHA BLS certification required.
- ACLS certification must be obtained prior to completion of orientation and independent assignment.
- NIHSS Stroke Certification required within 3 months of hire.
Work Hours and Compensation
Assigned work hours: Monday–Friday 07:00‑15:30. On‑call: Monday–Friday 15:30‑07:00; Saturday 07:00‑07:00; Sunday 07:00‑07:00.
Position type: Regular. Pay range based on experience: $72.83 to $97.40 per hour.
Hourly evening shift differential: $5.50. Hourly night shift differential: $8.00.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
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