Clinical Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab (1.0 FTE, 10-Hour Rotating Shift, On-Call Required)

Rotating - 10 Hour (United States of America)

The Catheterization Angiography Laboratory aims to provide minimally invasive catheter based radiological procedures to inpatients and outpatients for diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention. The population served by the Cath Angio Lab is inclusive of all age spectrums from the neonate to the elderly patient with congenital heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, valvular disease, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary disease, neurovascular disease, osteoporosis. The Cath Angio Lab specializes in adult interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, neuroradiology, and vascular interventions. The diagnostic procedures performed in the lab typically use the administration of contrast media for visualization of selective anatomical structures and measurement of pressures and blood flow for determination of vascular integrity The Clinical Nurse performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge, as well as special procedures, i.e. angiography (neuro, cardiac, diagnostic, vascular interventions, and electrophysiology). This individual will work with adults and pediatrics, conduct hemodynamic monitoring, and will problem solve and trouble shoot. This person must be able to work under stress, pressure and deal effectively with a variety of people. The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, 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. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications . The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.
Education: Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; BSN required.

Licensure/Certification: Current California RN license. Current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certification.

Experience: A minimum of 5 years Critical Care Experience Required. Four or more years of Cath Lab experience will be considered equivalent to the required critical care experience. Critical Care experience should be recent within the last 2 years. Cath Lab experience preferred. Able to communicate effectively in English.

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview
The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, 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. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care, to deliver family centered care. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided.

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for his/her own professional development, including licensure, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and maintaining current knowledge regarding the assigned patient population.

As a member of the nursing profession, the Clinical Nurse contributes to the profession of nursing through such activities as teaching others, sharing expertise In unit or hospital.

Please note: A Nurse who voluntarily agrees to work in a "weekends only" position is not eligible for premium pay under Section 17.2.
Our Clinical Nurse (RN) job classification is represented by the Committee for Recognition of Nursing Achievement (CRONA). CRONA is an independent union for Registered Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children's Health Stanford. For more information, please visit the CRONA website at https://www.crona.org/.

NOTE: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required by the cost center in which the position resides. Please check AskHR for a complete listing of those cost centers requiring the ACLS certification.

Locations
Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• The Helping Role Establishes Therapeutic Relationships:
• Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture.
• Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care.
• Diagnostic and Monitoring Functions:
• Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Monitors and evaluates data as frequently as needed based on stability.
• Plans and Implements Therapeutic Interventions:
• Collaborates with the patient, family and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects.
• Teaching and Coaching, Patient and Staff Teaching:
• Assesses a patient's and family's learning needs and readiness to learn. Teaches needed information for self-care and illness prevention. Adjusts information and expectations based on responses from patient, developmental levels, physiological and psychological condition, and cultural variations.
• Teaches other staff members both incidentally and/or through formal roles such as preceptor or super-user.
• Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations:
• Ability to rapidly grasp problem situations and respond quickly and appropriately. Identifies the need for and activates emergency protocols.
• Monitors and Ensures Quality Healthcare Practices:
• Monitors own practices and assists in monitoring others for practices related to patient and employee safety and compliance to standards and policies. Looks for opportunities for continual improvement in patient care and the work environment.
• Organization and Work Role Functions:
• Integrates multiple requests and work expectations by setting priorities, delegating tasks appropriately, and seeking assistance as needed.
• Priorities:
• Contributes to team building through participation in unit programs and meetings; contributes to positive morale, using constructive and effective conflict resolution skills.
• Management and Delegation:
• Learns and utilizes the available technology for communication, documentation, and locating information regarding unusual clinical situations, diagnosis, and treatments.
• Contributes to the knowledge and skill of other members of the nursing staff through one or more activities such as formal or informal teaching, participation on Shared Governance groups, professional publications and/or presentations.
• Education:
• Attains knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates commitment to lifelong learning.
• Communication:
• Communicates effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice.
• Leadership:
• Demonstrates leadership in the professional practice setting and the profession.
• Professional Practice Evaluation:
• Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate effectively in English.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare
  Providers .
• CA-RN (Registered Nurse) .

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Frequent (please list each item under Comments). The work involves considerable exertion such as frequent lifting of
  patients and equipment, bending and stooping, and walking. The work environment involves moderate risks or
  discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g. working with risk of exposure of contagious disease,
  radiation or infection, working with emotionally disturbed patients. Precautions are routine for nearly all
  situations. The employee might be required to use protective clothing or gear.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $96.35 - $111.14 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.