Staff Nurse II, Cardiac Telemetry

Quick Facts

• Nights shift; part time (28 hours/week)
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Role: Staff Nurse II for Cardiac Telemetry in an acute patient setting

Description

Provide accountable assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Deliver holistic and individualized care and develop, implement, and coordinate a plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Maintain collaborative relationships through timely and effective communications and adhere to hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients in an assigned acute care area
• Provide direct patient care and educate patients and families
• Facilitate transitions of care
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers
• Practice in accordance with hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and laws/regulations

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• RN license in California (or RN-IP interim permit)
• BLS Healthcare Provider (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Department-specific requirements must be completed within 6 months of start date: ACLS, basic arrhythmia interpretation, 12-lead EKG interpretation exam, anti-arrhythmic/hemodynamic drug test
• Minimum 6 months area-specific acute care experience within the last 2 years (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and effective English written and communication skills

Benefits

• Benefits available
• Union position