RN II-Short Stay - Pre-Op

Job Opportunity At Adventist Health Sierra Vista

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

Job Summary: Responsible for the pre and post operative/procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with a variety of health care needs and disease processes. Care includes technical skills, equipment, assessment, pre and post education and discharge in a fast paced environment. Minimum of one year experience in pre and post op diagnostic cath lab preferred. This position is represented by CNA.

Job Requirements:

• Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with passing score: Required
• Minimum 6 months experience in medical surgical nursing in last 2 years: Preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in pre and post op diagnostic cath lab: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Current RN license in state of practice: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice: Required
• Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS: Required
• AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS: Required

Essential Functions:

• Identifies common recurrent patient problems, symptoms and behavioral changes using standards of care 95% of the time.
• Recognizes symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress or other impending emergencies 100% of the time.
• Demonstrates the knowledge/skill in the care of patients during post operative phase two recovery.
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life threatening emergencies in populations served.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation.
• Understands and follows chain of command per policy.
• Reviews medical history, physical examination, nursing care plan and all available assessment data 95% of the time.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and reports it to the appropriate person 95% of the time.
• Delegates patient care tasks to ancillary personnel based on individual competency and scope of practice.