Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinic, (Larkspur), Part Time, Days

Larkspur, CA

About MARINHEALTH a UCSF Affiliate:

Come and be a part of our healing team at the award-winning MarinHealth! MarinHealth Medical Network is a medical foundation representing the physicians, their care teams, and office staff, who previously operated under Prima Medical Foundation or the Marin Healthcare District. The network includes more than 150 providers in 20 locations throughout the North Bay. Thanks to a strategic alliance, Medical Network practices are part of UCSF Health and our services are backed by the expertise of our trusted community hospital, MarinHealth Medical Center, ranked in the top 3% of general hospitals in the country. As Marin County’s only acute hospital and a vital resource for a wide range of essential health care services, it is our mission—and our passion—to excel in every medical specialty. We attract the finest physicians and employees who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the resources and medical sophistication of an academic medical center combined with the personalized, caring touch of an independent hospital.

DETAILS:

• SHIFT: 20 hrs/week, Monday - Fridays Days
• COMPENSATION RANGE: $62.78 - $94.16
• LOCATION: 2 Bon Air Road, Larkspur, CA 94939

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 for this part-time position:

• Paid Time Off – Accrual begins immediately and grows the longer you stay!
• 401(k) Retirement Program – With Employer Match and choice of Roth or Traditional options

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

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN is responsible for the coordination of patients with cardiovascular disease management within the outpatient clinic setting. This includes nursing assessment, problem identification, planning, reporting of complex clinical data to the appropriate cardiologist and implementation of the patient’s plan of care as directed by the cardiologist.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Registered Nurse California

Excellent written and oral modes of interpersonal communication.

Maintains CPR and ACLS certification.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two-year cardiovascular clinic experience and/or hospital nursing

Two years’ critical care hospital experience preferred.

Two years’ case management experience in the hospital or clinic setting preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Individual

• Educates patients about their cardiovascular condition and explains treatment options as directed by the cardiologist.
• 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
• 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 Clinical Nurse 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 HIPAA.

Team

• 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 Manager 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.

External hires must pass a background check and medical screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal, state and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classifications protected by federal, state & local laws.

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.

Additional Information

• Department: 9010 - Network Cardiovascular
• Job Schedule: Part Time - 20 hours/week
• Job Shift: Day
• Hours per Two-Week Period: 40
• Shift Hours: 6 Hour Shift
• Job Number: MHMN20 - 581