Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology Clinic (Greenbrae/Larkspur), Full Time, Limited Term (6-months)

Larkspur, CA

About MarinHealth, a UCSF Affiliate

MarinHealth Medical Network is a network of clinics across many different medical specialties throughout Marin and Southern Sonoma County. MarinHealth Medical Network functions as an extended family of healthcare advocates who take pride in knowing that we aren't just making a living; we're making a positive impact on the health of our patients and their families. Come and join us in touching and transforming lives every day!

What We Offer:

At MarinHealth, our people truly matter and we are committed to supporting them both personally and professionally throughout their career with us. Our comprehensive Total Rewards program is designed to accommodate and provide flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees – ensuring they and their loved ones are provided for both today and tomorrow. 

Some of our notable benefits and perks:

• Medical - We offer you a choice of two medical plans – a PPO plan and a pocket-friendly HMO option!
• Dental - Plan requires no monthly contribution from employee
• Vision -  Benefit from eye exams, glasses and contact lenses through our vision plan!
• Paid Time Off – Accrual begins immediately and grows the longer you stay!
• 401(k) Retirement Program – Tax-deferred investment program with 3% Company Match
• Additional Insurances - Basic Term Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Other Perks - Commuter Benefit Program, Wellness Program, and so much more!

Our benefits are highly competitive and considered to be one of the best in the Bay Area!

"This position is a limited term for six months to support coverage and patient access needs. The role will include eligibility for benefits. The assessment to extend beyond 6-months may be determined later."

General Summary: 

The Cardiology RN collaborates in a team environment to coordinate patient care in the Cardiology Clinic for multiple areas, ie Cardiology Clinic, EP/Afib Clinic and Testing Center.  This includes nursing assessment, problem identification, planning, reporting of complex clinical data to the appropriate EP/Cardiologist and implementation of the patient’s plan of care as directed by the provider.  

 

Qualifications:

Education:

BSN degree highly preferred 

Experience:

• Minimum of two-year cardiovascular clinic experience and/or hospital nursing experience.
• Two years’ experience in a critical care or cardiac inpatient unit preferred
• Two years’ experience with telemetry monitoring preferred 

Licensure:

• Current Registered Nurse California license.
• Maintains BLS and ACLS certification 

 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

Individual

• Provides pre, post-op education for Cardiology and EP procedures.
• Educates patients about their cardiovascular condition and explains treatment options as directed by the cardiologist or electrophysiologist.
• Teaches patients what they can do to prevent the worsening of cardiovascular conditions, the importance of self-monitoring and provide appropriate resources.
• Triages patients’ physical symptoms/arrhythmias appropriately and consults with cardiologists or electrophysiologists per protocol.
•  Covers RN Testing Center and Cardiac PET CT Imaging procedures when needed.
• Participates in Transition of Care Management to ensure discharge medications and instructions are understood by patient and/or family members.  Updates medication and problem list in the Electronic Health Record and ensures follow-up with cardiologists.
• Reviews daily lab/test results, physician tasks and clinical worklist(s) as assigned.
• Assist the  Nurse Supervisor and/or Director on matters relating to nursing practices and participates in development of policies and protocols for patient care.
• Initiates and maintains personal professional development as required for continuing education.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPPA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Team

• Responds to emergencies and supports Team in acute situations.
• Assists in maintaining safety equipment / emergency cart within the clinic.
• Maintains and helps to ensure that all documentation is in a state of audit-readiness.
• Promotes ongoing communication and collaboration with the clinical manager, physicians, and appropriate staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols.
• Takes initiative to identify and provide solutions to work-related problems, continuously seeking ways to improve services.
• Occasionally covers for other staff as deemed necessary both inter and intra-departmentally.
• Updates Clinical Lead of changes affecting their schedule. 

Practice

• Professional representative within the clinic and the community
• Participates in clinic meetings as required
• Participates in special projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned
• Participates in educational seminars provided within the clinic and in the community
• Demonstrates positive initiative and cooperation between departments              

MarinHealth remains committed to the health and safety of our employees, patients, and the entire community. As such, MarinHealth requires employees to receive all required immunizations, including, MMR, flu (seasonal availability), and COVID-19 vaccine + booster, as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, as required. Any exemptions from these requirements may be granted for limited and specific situations.

The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law.  The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications.  This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position.  Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. 

Additional Information

• Department: 9010 - Network CAM Larkspur
• Job Schedule: Full Time - 40 hours/week
• Job Shift: Day
• Hours per Two-Week Period: 80
• Shift Hours: 8 Hour Shift
• Job Number: MHMN20 - 954