Cardiovascular Support Unit Per Diem RN (NURSE PD)

The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.

Apply By Date: 7/16/2024 at 11:59p.m.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of recent RN experience in an inpatient cardiovascular unit or ICU caring for cardiovascular patients.
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent RN telemetry experience.
• A valid California registered nurse license without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR or UC Davis Health CPR
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
• Commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN
• PCCN
• CAPA
• CPAN
• BSN
• At least 3 years of RN critical care nursing experience
• Sheath Pull Experience
• Moderate Sedation Experience

Department Overview
The Cardiovascular Support Unit provides pre and post op care for interventional cardiology and vascular patients who seek treatment at the UC Davis Medical Center. The department is located on the first floor of the main hospital joining the Cardiac Catheterization lab. The department is a seven-bed open bay unit staffed by all registered nurses. Following checking in at hospital admissions, the Cardiovascular Support Unit becomes a single site for the preparing patients for their impending procedure and recovering and discharging post operative patients. In addition to providing perioperative care, the staff of the Cardiovascular Support Unit provide direct care for patients receiving a transesophageal echocardiogram or cardioversion; this includes preparation, sedation, and recovery.

Department Specific Job Scope

Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Support Unit at the UC Davis Medical Center provide care to adult patients with a variety of interventional cardiology perioperative needs. Preop patient conditions include admission evaluation and IV phlebotomy. Postop patients require post procedural monitoring and arterial and venous sheath management and removal. The nurses of the Cardiovascular Support Unit also provide procedural sedation and monitoring for transesophageal echocardiograms, cardioversions, and other non-invasive cardiology procedures.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $90.28
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 107
• UC Job Title: NURSE PD
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Per Diem
• Percentage of Time: 20%
• Shift Hours: Variable
• Location: Main Hospital - Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: NX
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site

Physical Demands

• Standing - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• Works overtime as defined by the collective bargaining agreements; floats to other areas; and works weekends, holidays and call as required.
• References reflect an overall meets or exceeds.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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