Registered Nurse - PEDS Heart Institute - 8 Hour Per Diem

Job Description - Registered Nurse - PEDS Heart Institute - 8 Hour Per Diem

Description

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.

The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.

You can look forward to collaborating with our extraordinary faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

Responsibilities

Summary of Essential Duties:

As a Clinical Nurse III you will perform a variety of direct patient care activities specific to the unit and needs of the patient population
Perform patient assessments, triage patient concerns, provide clinical education to patients for pre-ops and other disease management education
Manage anticoagulation, coordinate patient care, and maintain overall management of the ambulatory cardiac clinic with over 20 providers daily
Obtain prior authorizations
Triage phone calls from patients, pharmacies and other providers
Identify the ability of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients to follow instructions, as well as safety concerns in the age-related populations
Institute additional measures to provide a safe environment

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
BSN highly preferred

License/Certification:

Current, unrestricted California RN license required
ACLS from the American Heart Association required

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience required
Demonstrated ability in a specialty area (procedure center, ambulatory clinic and/or cardiology) strongly preferred
Excellent IV skills required

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Registered Nurse - PEDS Heart Institute - 8 Hour Per Diem

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