Registered Nurse; Per Diem

Registered Nurse - Non-Exempt Position

Purpose:

Provides professional procedural nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Reports Directly To:
Director Of Nursing

Employment Type:

Per Diem. (Every Tuesday)

A Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the Vascular Cath Lab for both pre and post office-based procedures. Provides pre-procedure nursing care and patient education. Intra-procedural initiates and maintains parenteral conscious sedation, provides continuous cardiac and respiratory assessment during any vascular procedure that requires conscious sedation, Post-procedure identifies any complications and patient needs, monitors, establishes follow-up plan of care, and discharges patients home.

• Assessment of patients to determine appropriate plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care during pre-operative phase to include: complete patient assessment, peripheral intra-venous (PIV) start and maintenance, initial vitals signs, obtain signed consent, and discuss discharge instructions.
• Provides direct patient care during intra-operative phase to include: continued assessment of vital signs, airway, and electrocardiogram monitoring, administration of medication. Ability to identify, report, and assist in any patient status changes and/or any medical emergencies.
• Provides direct patient care during post-operative phase to include: continued assessment of vital signs, airway, electrocardiogram monitoring, and incision site for signs and symptoms of complications (arterial bleed, hematoma, pseudoaneurysm), provide patient education, and discharge patient per provider orders.
• Provides direct patient care for moderate sedation procedures.
• Knowledge of Cath Lab equipment and supplies, cardiovascular medications including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Provides assistance with management and preparation of patient rooms, instruments, and supplies.
• Maintains patient workload and flow.
• Maintain sterile environment and precautions.
• Maintains and manages inventory of supplies.
• Consults with patient care team including providers, managers, and staff as needed to ensure quality patient care.
• Documents complete and accurate information into electronic medical record (EMR).
• Reconciles medications and enters new medication orders into EMR.
• Maintains ability to operate office and Cath Lab equipment and systems.
• Conducts equipment quality assurance inspections and services as needed to maintain appropriate function.
• Provides continuous education to patients and families on topics such as health educations, disease prevention, and health improvement programs.
• Works independently and serves as resource for office staff within scope of practice.
• Uses critical thinking skills and possesses a team-player attitude.
• Maintains a professional demeanor at all times and displays professional attitude and behavior.

• Current California Registered Nurse License, new graduate/license pending welcome to apply.
• ACLS/BLS certifications active or completed upon start date.
• Familiarity with moderate sedation.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) strongly preferred but not required.
• Vascular and/or Wound Care experience; preferred but not required.

• Willing to be able to commute to multiple locations in the course of the working week, based on staffing needs.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position 50% of the time.
• Able to bend and stoop repeatedly;
  Capable of lifting a minimum of least 25 pounds.
• Frequently moves equipment and lift appropriate weight of up to 50 pounds; helps and position patients weighing up to 400 pounds.
• Confident with difficult PIV starts.
• Arrive to work on time and take breaks as scheduled by law.

• Full-time employees: work an 8 hour work day
• Willing to be able to commute to multiple locations in the course of the working week, based on staffing needs.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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