California Cardiac Nursing Job

Allied Health Job Info.

Facility:	Regional Medical Center
Location:	San Jose, California USA
Degree:	AS
Compensation:	-
Perm/Temp:	Perm
Workload:	Full Time
Supervisory Exp.:	No
Certifications:
Position Type:	Hospital
Skills:	General Cardiovascular Advanced Cardiac Life Support Nursing
Company:	Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse II –Cardiac Step Down Unit

Regional Medical Center of San Jose continues to add new and improved services to benefit patients. With six centers of excellence, including emergency and trauma, Regional Medical Center is known for its JCAHO-certified Primary Stroke Center and delivering superior care across our cardiovascular, women and children’s health, neurosciences, cancer care and medical and surgical services.

We are currently seeking full-time Registered Nurses II to join our team in the Cardiac Step Down Unit for our night shifts. The Nurses will coordinate total nursing care for acutely ill and patients admitted primarily for cardiac evaluation and treatment, respiratory compromise and infections, stable neurological disorders, diabetes mellitus, dehydration, and dysfunction of the gastrointestinal system. Candidates will function as experienced clinically competent nurses who provide safe and effective nursing care and may work as a clinical preceptor in providing mentorship and guidance to new employees. In addition, they will participate in patient/family teaching and provide leadership by working cooperatively with members of the healthcare team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting.

Qualified candidates must possess:

California Registered Nurse License
Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program
Basic Life Support Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
A minimum of 1 – 2 years of acute care nursing in a medical surgical setting
Experience in nursing with an emphasis on trauma, neurosurgical, pulmonary, and general surgical care is preferred
Critical thinking skills to prioritize aspects of patient care
Good interpersonal and intrapersonal communication skills
The ability to calculate medication dosages and safely administer medications

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About California Cardiac Nursing Jobs

Cardiac Nursing jobs are regulated by the California Medical Board. The mission of the Medical Board of California is to protect healthcare consumers through the proper licensing and regulation of physicians and surgeons and certain allied healthcare professions and through the vigorous, objective enforcement of the Medical Practice Act, and, to promote access to quality medical care to all California citizens through the Board's licensing and regulatory functions.

Source: http://www.medbd.ca.gov/