Registered Nurse - Cardiology, 7:00am - 4:00pm (Per Diem)
Company: Marina Del Rey
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Make a difference every single day!
When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the
lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second
matters. This shared culture of compassion, teamwork, integrity and
dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital.
Working with a team of world-class healthcare professionals you'll
have everything you will need to do something incredible-for
yourself, and for others. Join us, and support our community with
the highest quality healthcare!
The - Registered Nurse - Cardiology -provides direct patient care
in the cardiac care department. Monitors the patient during
exercise protocols for the detection of cardiac and pulmonary
abnormalities. Communicates with physicians about changes in
patient's clinical condition including laboratory tests, results of
diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly
and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all
departments with adequate supervision. Participates in performance
improvement and CQI activities.
Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring; identifies
dysrhythmias and treats appropriately based upon ACLS
protocols.
Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and
reassessments as per policy.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes
appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and
family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patients' safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Possesses knowledge of medications and their correct administration
based on age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follows the five medication rights and reduces the potential for
medication errors.
Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and
evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching
as appropriate.
Demonstrates extensive knowledge of cardiac stress test: treadmill,
chemical stress test, nuclear stress test, stress
echocardiogram.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to co-workers and
physicians.
Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patients' needs.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function well
under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves
patient/family in the understanding of the exercise protocol to
lessen fear.
Educates patients and families about cardiac risk factors, how to
promote a healthy heart.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department
and with other departments.
Documentation meets current standards and policies.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and
families.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital is an EEO employer.
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital does not unlawfully
discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national
origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic
characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any
other basis protected by federal or state law.
Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital will consider for employment
qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with
the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital, we are dedicated to the
safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This
includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such
as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that
all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal
availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through
April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually
thereafter as a conditiosn of continued employment, subject to
medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason,
you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19
as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital
reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of
vaccines as required by law and/or policy
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