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Day - 10 Hour (United States of America)
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The Special Procedures RN position requires expertise in providing moderate sedation across multiple modalities, while also supporting the cardiology department in providing care for patients undergoing stress testing, Cardioversions, TEE's, and EP procedures. Due to the nature of this role, an understanding and competence in all systems of the body is a must, as the role will have the RN working with Pulmonary, GI, Cardiac, Vascular and Radiology specialists. Experience, or the ability to be trained, in insertion of PICC lines, Midlines, accessing ports and utilization of ultrasound as indicated for insertion is required. This position requires the RN to be able to function as part of a team, as well as having the ability to work autonomously. In addition, the RN coordinates care with other providers and acts as a teacher to the patient and family to provide the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
Ability to adapt and work within different modalities that provide moderate sedation care and other specialized support to physicians and patients.
Capable of administering moderate sedation medication while closely monitoring patient's response and implementing nursing interventions as necessary.
Critically evaluates and uses good clinical judgement in stressful and/or emergent situations.
Screen patients for appropriate clinical information, accurately document vitals, condition, medications, and other relevant medical information using EMR system with respect to the individual patient's culture and values.
Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects and has the knowledge and ability to intervene within their scope of practice.
Assesses patient/family level of understanding and documents information on clinical records.
Recognizes and communicates to proper authority ethical and legal issues relative to patient care; completes incident report.
Participates in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, generating reports, and/or participating in special committees.
Capability to work in diagnostic imaging department that requires the wearing of a lead apron (e.g. fluoroscopy, CT, IR lab, etc.)
Works to support the achievement of department strategic and organizational goals.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct patient care, practicing in an evidence-based manner, within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. The Special Procedures RN position requires expertise in providing moderate sedation across multiple modalities, while also supporting the cardiology department in providing care for patients undergoing stress testing, Cardioversions, TEE's, and EP procedures. Due to the nature of this role, an understanding and competence in all systems of the body is a must, as the role will have the RN working with Pulmonary, GI, Cardiac, Vascular and Radiology specialists. Experience, or the ability to be trained, in insertion of PICC lines, Midlines, accessing ports and utilization of ultrasound as indicated for insertion is required. This position requires the RN to be able to function as part of a team, as well as having the ability to work autonomously. In addition, the RN coordinates care with other providers and acts as a teacher to the patient and family to provide the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications.
Essential Functions
The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility. May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.
- Ability to adapt and work within different modalities that provide moderate sedation care and other specialized support to physicians and patients.
- Capable of administering moderate sedation medication while closely monitoring patient's response and implementing nursing interventions as necessary.
- Critically evaluates and uses good clinical judgement in stressful and/or emergent situations.
- Screen patients for appropriate clinical information, accurately document vitals, condition, medications, and other relevant medical information using EMR system with respect to the individual patient's culture and values.
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects and has the knowledge and ability to intervene within their scope of practice.
- Assesses patient/family level of understanding and documents information on clinical records.
- Recognizes and communicates to proper authority ethical and legal issues relative to patient care; completes incident report.
- Participates in non-clinical assignments which may include maintaining records, generating reports, and/or participating in special committees.
- Capability to work in diagnostic imaging department that requires the wearing of a lead apron (e.g. fluoroscopy, CT, IR lab, etc.)
- Works to support the achievement of department strategic and organizational goals.
- Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-I-CARE Standards of the Hospital. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare - ValleyCare's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions.
Job Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- BSN required
Experience
- Three years prior nursing experience required
- Two years of critical care experience or moderate sedation required
- Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) preferred (must be acquired within 6 months of hire)
- Moderate sedation and pharmacological knowledge
License/Certification
- Current CA R.N. License
- Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification
- Certified PICC Ultrasound Inserter (CPUI) (within 6 months of hire)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong communication skills - Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously and part of a team environment, problem solve and adapt to a changing environment
- Ability to use information and keep abreast of developments in technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making in patient care
- Ability positively influence others to meet patient needs and achieve shared goals
- Ability to effectively prioritize to provide quality and valued patient care
- Knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in health care and hospital system organization and administration sufficient to provide clinical management, leadership, coordination, and operational direction for assigned areas of responsibility
Physical Demand and Working Conditions
The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - ValleyCare (SHC - VC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements
Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $61.92 - $75.10 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
