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Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit – Full Time – Night Shift-12Hr

Registered Nurse – Step Down Unit – Full Time – Night Shift-12Hr

CompanyAdventist Health
LocationSan Luis Obispo, CA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
  • Current RN license in state of practice: Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
  • NIHSS certification: Required within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

  • Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations.
  • Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served.
  • Demonstrates knowledge & skills in the care and management of patients post coronary intervention requiring femoral sheath removal with use of Femostop Device.
  • Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal oriented care plan for each pt in collaboration with members of the health care team and documents education provided to patients and/or families using teaching methods appropriate to population served.
  • Completes legible, accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care provided, including evaluation of patient’s response to medications, treatments & procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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