Cardiology RN
Salinas, California
Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Cardiology

Location: Salinas, California
Employment Type: Staffing - Supplier Sourced

Job Description

• Provide individualized patient care in accordance with departmental policies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise care in a patient care area.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients/families, and healthcare team members to deliver and coordinate a plan of care.
• Perform nursing assessments and document appropriately.
• Develop and update patient care plans based on assessments and patient needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient/family teaching.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
• May work on other nursing units as needed.
• Act as preceptor and charge nurse as assigned.
• Participate in departmental goals, inservices, committees, and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain professional standards and comply with safety policies to ensure a safe environment.
• Utilize positive communication skills for conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Contribute to cost-effective patient care by monitoring time, equipment, and supplies.
• Demonstrate flexibility with changes in hospital or unit activities.

Requirements

• Licenses: Current California RN license.
• Certifications: Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status per American Heart Association standards.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year clinical Registered Nurse experience required.
• Experience with cardiac stress testing is preferred.
• Skills:

  • Precise hand/eye coordination and finger dexterity for medication administration, IV starts, procedures, and direct patient care.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to relate cooperatively with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, and staff.
  • Critical thinking and prioritization abilities to formulate and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Sensory abilities to hear, see, verbally communicate, and have tactile sense.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (90 days converted to weeks).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; prior travel experience is not required.

Specialty Years of Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required.