Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology Clinic, (Larkspur), Full-Time, Days

Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology Clinic, (Larkspur), Full-Time, Days

Larkspur, CA

ABOUT MARINHEALTH

Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay.

With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly.

MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties.

We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds : the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.

MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco / Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.

What We Offer

MarinHealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits that support your health, wellness, and financial security.

Our robust Wellness@Work program includes onsite health & fitness classes, discounts, and promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees.

We also provide a 403(b) contribution plan and company-funded retirement plan, life insurance, vacation, holiday, and sick leave.

These benefits, along with our highly competitive compensation package, make MarinHealth one of the best places to work in the Bay Area.

Join us and find your next career at MarinHealth.

External hires are subject to a background check and pre-employment medical screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and / or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status, and any other classifications protected by federal, state, and local laws.

General Summary :

The Cardiology RN collaborates in a team environment to coordinate patient care in the Cardiology Clinic. This includes nursing assessment, problem identification, planning, reporting of complex clinical data to the appropriate Cardiologist and implementation of the patient’s plan of care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

Individual

• Triages patients’ physical symptoms / arrhythmias appropriately and consults with cardiologists per protocol.
• Works with assigned Cardiologist(s) to manage in-basket, assess for symptoms and provide appropriate patient follow-up.
• Provides pre, post-op education for Cardiology procedures.
• Educates patients about their cardiovascular condition and explains treatment options as directed by the cardiologist.
• Teaches patients what they can do to prevent the worsening of cardiovascular conditions, the importance of self-monitoring and provide appropriate resources.
• Participates in Transition of Care Management to ensure discharge medications and instructions are understood by patient and / or family members.

Updates medication and problem list in the Electronic Health Record and ensures follow-up with cardiologists.

• Reviews daily lab / test results, physician tasks and clinical worklist(s) as assigned.
• May support testing center which includes bubble studies and / or definity.
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor and / or Director on matters relating to nursing practices and participates in development of policies and protocols for patient care.
• Initiates and maintains personal professional development as required for continuing education.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPPA.
30+ days ago