Expectations :
Responsible for coordination of care to meet identified needs of the patient / family. Supervises the management of patient care utilizing critical thinking and nursing process, discharge planning, resource identification, linking and scheduling patients with required services, monitoring care delivery, advocating for the patient, care planning and evaluating outcomes.
Coordinates patient care across the health care continuum, and assists other team members with meeting individual patient needs.
This position may require flexibility of hours.
EDUCATION :
Bachelor’s degree (BSN) required. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) will be considered if enrolled in a BSN program with degree completion within 2 years of date of hire or date of transfer to an RN position.
Diploma or transcripts on highest degree earned required.
EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
Minimum 1 year of current experience in acute care area of expertise / equivalent service area, 2 years preferred.
Must challenge and successfully pass the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum within 21 days of hire.
Basic computer skills / experience with computerized documentation systems required.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :
Required :
Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association
Preferred :
Current Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) or related certification
SKILLS :
Must pass or challenge the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum.
Must be willing and able to work in a face paced, frequently changing environment.
Must be willing and able to multi-task effectively to accomplish work assignments.
Must pass or challenge the Basic Dysrhythmia course curriculum
Must successfully complete a Code Blue Drill every 12months
Must complete initial and / or annual standardized procedures and competencies related to :
Management of Cardiac Emergencies
Care of the patient with Pacemakers / ICD
Application / usage and alternatives to restraints; appropriate documentation
Pressure Ulcer prevention and treatment
Hypoglycemia management
Universal Protocol
POCT for Bedside Blood Glucose monitoring
Regitine / Vitrase Administration
IV Admixture
Central line PICC line management
Wound VAC
Lift equipment