RN II-SDU (CNA)-San Luis Obispo-CA-18816-Pay Negotiable

Registered Nurse II-SDU (Certified Nursing Assistant)

Job Summary

Responsible for the planning and provision of nursing care to patients in the step down unit. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel commensurate with their scope of practice. This position is represented by CNA.

Education & Experience
• Associate Degree(A. S.) or equivalent (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course (Preferred)
• Completion of Critical Care Course (Preferred)
• 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience in last 2 years (Preferred)

Licenses & Certifications
• Current RN license in state of practice (Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy (Required)
• NIHSS certification (Required (within 6 months of hire))
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice (Required)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) (Required)
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS (Required)

Key Responsibilities
• Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.
• Is competent in all routine nursing skills including: (1) medication administration, (2) intravenous therapy including blood products, (3) care & maintenance of indwelling catheters & drains and, (4) safe use of any medical equipment used in the critical care setting, (5) Understands and follows chain of command per policy.
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served.
• Verifies alarm settings with Monitor Technician according to policy.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of patients post coronary intervention requiring femoral sheath removal with use of Femostop Device.