RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Cardiac Cath Lab RN- Rancho Mirage, CALocation: Rancho Mirage, CA 92270Duration: 13 Weeks ContractPay Range: $65- $69/hrShift Timing: 3x12 Days (06:00 AM -06:30PM)Job Summary:Provides direct patient care, collaborates with patients, families, peers, physicians and other members of the health care team in the delivery of health care services to the specific patient population. Assesses patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates patient care in accordance with the patient's needs based on the nurse's knowledge of growth/development, the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. Demonstrates leadership skills and a commitment to professional accountability and growth.1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.2. Assesses, utilizing age specific data, the patient's physical, psychosocial, and spiritual status in a comprehensive manner; provides accurate assessment based on scientific facts and principles.3. Performs initial assessment and completes required documentation within organizational standards.4. Performs and documents ongoing assessments including observation, physical examination, laboratory/test results, and patient response to procedural intervention.5. Participates in the identification and clarification of patient needs, as evidenced by participation in multidisciplinary care planning, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.6. Reviews and revises plan of care according to change in patient's status.7. Completes patient classification for assigned patients as required.8. Implements plan of care according to identified physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.9. Implements and utilizes the Relationship-Based Care Professional Practice Model as the guide to all interactions between patients, families, co-workers, staff, physicians, and self.10. Completes patient care assignments in compliance with established hospital policies and procedures of clinical area.11. Prioritizes nursing interventions commensurate with patient's needs.12. Utilizes effective verbal and written communication skills through the presentation of pertinent information using the SBAR format as appropriate.13. Assists other staff in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate.14. Incorporates patient teaching/discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes.15. Provides, evaluates retention of, and documents education to the patient/family/significant other according to organizational standards.16. Coordinates and documents appropriate discharge planning and referrals to ensure continuity of care after discharge.17. Recognizes, accepts responsibility for, and maintains commitment to professional development and clinical competency.18. Attends required professional development sessions and staff meetings. Identifies personal knowledge deficits and seeks resources/consultation to ensure safe patient care.19. Utilizes all channels of communication including reading organizational email, to obtain knowledge, transmit information, address concerns, and solve problems.20. Embraces change and continuously identifies opportunities for improvement by demonstrating a commitment to utilizing evidence-based practice.21. Articulates knowledge and actively participates in nursing practice quality initiatives.22. Incorporates performance improvement recommendations into daily practice.23. Accepts accountability and participates in problem-solving issues related to quality patient care outcomes.24. Shares knowledge and acts as a professional resource to other members of the health care team. 25. Supports and participates in Unit Based Council initiatives.25. Contributes to professional growth of peers by providing feedback through peer coaching and evaluation.26. Complies with divisional and unit specific matrices.27. May be required to work at alternate sites. 29. Performs other duties as assigned.Skills:Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations in a calm and professional manner Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.) Accurate assessment skills, appropriate to the age of the patient, based on scientific facts and principles Knowledge and ability to function in a professional role and serve as a professional role model Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care Written and verbal communication skillsMust have recent cath lab experience.Education: Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master's degree in Nursing or enrollment in an RN-BSN or RN-MSN program within one (1) year of hire and completion within five (5) years of hire if hired after July 1, 2012Licensure/Certification: Required: California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA) required in all departments upon hire; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) from AHA: Upon hire.Experience: Required: One (1) year of acute care RN experienceAbout generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients' specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.