Jobs in San Leandro

Are you an Adult Psychiatry Physician searching for your next exciting locum tenens opportunity? This position with one of VISTA's healthcare partners in California might be the perfect fit!

• Schedule: 20 hours/week; preferred days
• Job Setting: Outpatient (currently telehealth and phone, returning to clinic when safe)
• Types of Cases: Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities and Serious Mental Illness
• Credentialing: Approximately 2-4 weeks; emergency privileges not specified

• Board Certified/Board Eligible: BC/BE Acceptable
• Certifications: Not Specified
• Licensure: California

• Part Time
• Hours: 8-12 Hours/Week Monday - Friday
• Employed
• Loan Repayment
• Compensation: - $85,000 (8 hours/week)- $128,000/yr (12 hours/week)
• Benefits: - Paid Time Off for illness- Malpractice Insurance
• Additional Info: Are you passionate about helping others and advocating for quality care?Join Davis Street Clinic as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and help ensure vulnerable populations receive the care they deserve.Davis Street serves low-income families in San Leandro and surrounding communities, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to adults and children.As CMO, you'll lead our clinical team, represent Davis Street in the community, and build strong partnerships with local organizations. You'll also oversee policies, procedures, and strategic planning to ensure excellence and compliance with FQHC regulations.Qualifications:- CA and DEA License- 5 years of management / leadership experience within the healthcare industry, FQHC experience a plus- Experience leading clinic leadership teams toward successful outcomes

• Part Time
• Hours: 8-12 Hours/Week Monday - Friday
• Employed
• Loan Repayment
• Compensation: - $85,000 (8 hours/week)- $128,000/yr (12 hours/week)
• Benefits: - Paid Time Off for illness- Malpractice Insurance
• Additional Info: Are you passionate about helping others and advocating for quality care?Join Davis Street Clinic as our Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and help ensure vulnerable populations receive the care they deserve.Davis Street serves low-income families in San Leandro and surrounding communities, providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health services to adults and children.As CMO, you'll lead our clinical team, represent Davis Street in the community, and build strong partnerships with local organizations. You'll also oversee policies, procedures, and strategic planning to ensure excellence and compliance with FQHC regulations.Qualifications:- CA and DEA License- 5 years of management / leadership experience within the healthcare industry, FQHC experience a plus- Experience leading clinic leadership teams toward successful outcomes

Summary

SUMMARY:Under general supervision, to act as lead person for nursing or nursing support personnel and to be responsible for the operation of an assigned area for each shift and ensure optimal patient care; plans, implements, and evaluates patient care. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Develops, implements, evaluates and modifies an organizational plan for the provision of care for all patients in an assigned area for a given work period.

2.During the course of a shift, makes regular rounds to all patients in assigned area to assess nursing care andstatus of assignment of personnel; makes reassignment as necessary and provides assistance, teaching, or guidance as needed.

3. Gathers and assesses information about patients to meet nursing needs and to assist and consult with physicians and other professional staff.

4. Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; documents or monitors documentation of care given according to mandated criteria and at required intervals.

5. Monitors the regularity of programs providing for infection control, quality assurance, continuity of care, teaching ofpatients, and coordination of care with other departments.

6. Monitors implementation of standards set by State and National regulatory and/or accrediting agencies; verifies that administrative and personnel procedures are completed accurately; interprets and implements policies, procedures and regulations.

7. Assists immediate supervisor in the preparation of personnel performance records; assists with conducting studies; prepares required records and reports; participates in unit and other meetings.

8. Provides patient care according to established standards and criteria and in conformity with nursing care plans.

9. Participates in promoting a healthful, therapeutic, and safe environment for patients and/or families.

10. Promotes cordial and productive patterns of communication among staff, patients and family members;communicates regularly to immediate supervisor any needs, problems or suggestions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience: Two years of experience as a Clinical Nurse II with AHS or the equivalent of three years full-time professional nursing experience in a large acute facility in the clinical area of application. (NOTE: a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school may be substituted for one year of the required experience.)

Required License/Certifications: CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse is desirable.

Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association, may be required per facility or unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Acquire certification in chemotherapy within one year of hire (certain positions only).

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse is desirable (for Emergency Department positions).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Certification as a Public Health Nurse in the State of California (required for certain positions).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Completion of Perinatal Safety Modules within 3 months of hire. Evidence of completion and continuing annual competency must be in the employee file and/or AHS's learning management system (LMS) (for certain positions).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Coronary Care Unit certification (required for certain positions at Fairmont Hospital's Monitoring Unit).

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and preferred for certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification- AHA American Heart Association (required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies).

Required Licenses/Certifications: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department or if overseeing or providing pediatric care on a regular basis).

Required Licenses/Certifications: TNCC -Trauma Nurse Core Course (Required for Emergency department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

$77.67/hr - $113.98/hr

Summary

Job Summary: Under direction, Ambulatory Care Nurses perform professional nursing duties for outpatient clinical areas; monitor, treat and educate patients, their families and the public regarding various medical conditions; record medical histories and symptoms; perform diagnostic tests and analyze results; operate medical equipment; administer treatment and medications; make assessments and create a plan of care; perform care coordination; provide lead direction to other nursing and paraprofessional personnel and perform other duties as assigned and required by the assigned clinical setting.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided patients and families by co-workers for a given work period; responsibility as a team leader when assigned.

2. Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.

3. Provides patient-centered care that is respectful of, and responsive to, individual patient preferences, needs and values. Provides and promotes excellence in customer service for both internal and external customers.

4. Collaborates with patients and other healthcare providers to deliver coordinated, high quality care

5. Performs nursing care following prescribed roles, policies, protocols and procedures.

6. Prepares, educates and monitors patients undergoing procedural sedation.

7. Critically evaluates and uses good judgment in unusual or emergent situations.

8. Complete patient assessments and triage, record patient histories, symptoms and observations.

9. Clinical skills include but are not limited to: vital signs, procedural sedation management, cleaning and use of medical equipment, Point of Care Testing and phlebotomy.

10. Provides clinical support and direct case management including patient education, goal setting, self-management teaching and coaching.

11. Effectively utilizes population health methodologies such as patient registry, in reach, outreach, care protocols and team-based care to improve patient and population outcomes

12. Provides care coordination of patient-centered care, based on evidence-based guidelines; coordination based on patients' health care needs and treatment recommendations to establish and maintain a plan of care jointly created and managed by patient, family and care team.

13. Administers medications, immunizations, performs medication reconciliation. Titrates medications/manages refills per clinical guidelines.

14. Performs accurate assessment of patient conditions (face to face or through telehealth) and utilizes guidelines or standardized procedures to create an effective plan of care.

15. Participates in Performance Improvement/Quality Control activities.

16. Ability to empathize with vulnerable populations and underserved patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing Program

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher.

Required Experience: Six months experience as a Clinical Nurse I with AHS or the equivalent of one year full time recent experience at a comparable level in an acute care hospital or in the area of specialty; (if experience is not recent, completion of an approved refresher course may be acceptable).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association; Completion of moderate sedation competency.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Provider existing (or obtain new, if needed) NPI number

Preferred: Moderate Sedation Certification

FT/PT: Pay Range $74.07- $108.57

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Summary

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the SLH Registered Nurse II provides nursing care to patients, including medications and treatment. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and performs related duties as required. The Registered Nurse II level is the journey level class where incumbents have had the required professional nursing experience and are capable of independently performing the full range of clinical nursing services involving patient care. Registered Nurse II's may supervise the work of professional and paraprofessional staff of the unit to which assigned.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the

1. Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers.

2. Accurately provide care with respect to medication administration, skin and wound care, ADL's and other essential patient care related activities.

3. Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports.

4. Gathers and assess information about patients to meet nursing needs; assists and consults with physician in the performance of procedures and diagnostic tests; contracts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information.

5. May provide oversight to staff who monitor telemetry systems; alerts primary nurse of changes in underlying rhythms and of any life threatening arrhythmias that may develop; interprets and posts telemetry strips at the hours specified; admits and discharges patients with telemetry units as appropriate.

6. Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided patients by co-workers for a given work period; at the level II assumes responsibility as a team leader or a charge nurse when assigned.

7. Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; set up and controls the environment essential for infection control.

8. Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.

9. Provides and evaluates patient care established standards and criteria in conformity with the nursing care plan. Monitors patients for significant and critical changes and initiates procedures as required; documents care given according to set standards and at required intervals. Interprets and explains procedures, regimens, and services to patients and families; teaches patients and family members health care and disease prevention techniques. Prepares patients and/or area for procedures and operations; assists physicians; uses instruments and equipment related to the area of assignment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience: Six months experience as a Registered Nurse I with AHS or the equivalent of one year full time recent experience at a comparable level in a minimum 100-bed hospital or in the area of specialty; (if experience is not recent, completion of an approved refresher course may be acceptable).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA American Heart Association may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification- AHA American Heart Association (Required for Emergency Department).

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse is preferred.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications: CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse is preferred (for positions in the Emergency Department).

$ 77.55 - $ 99.46

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Summary

SUMMARY:Under general direction, works in collaboration with treatment team and other disciplines to assure the appropriate admit status and medical necessity for admission, concurrent, and discharges, securing the appropriate documentation and planning for continuing care. Identifies care issues and conveys barriers to discharge to appropriate disciplines while intervening to assure progression in the treatment planning. Follows AHS (Alameda Health System) and Behavioral Health Department Alameda County Utilization Review Plan to obtain authorization of acute inpatient services. Provides medical necessity and patient Care related documentation to non Medi-Cal payor sources. Documents authorization status and patient care related significant details in EHR. All tasks can be completed virtually and with minimal supervision.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Assures clinical interventions are appropriate for the admitting diagnosis and reflect the standard of care, as defined by The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and AHS and Behavioral Health Department of Alameda County Utilization Plan.

2. Collaborates with the treatment team; reviews all inpatient admissions for appropriate admit status based on medical necessity criteria of Medi-Cal and/or commercial insurances and ensures the patient is registered at the appropriate level of care.

3. Communicates with treatment team members to provide the continuity of care while supporting and maintaining the treatment team approach to ensure effective resource utilization.

4. Actively participates in treatment team meeting to discuss discharge planning.

5.During the initial review, screens for discharge needs and makes the appropriate recommendations to ensure a safe transition to a post-acute level of care.

6. Initiates authorization and follow up process with Behavioral Health Department of Alameda County and AHS Admissions/Eligibility/Enrollment services for uninsured patients.

7. Works with patient care team and vendors to procure DME (Durable Medical Equipment).

8. Notifies denials to the attending MD and treatment team members via EHR.

9. Reviews patient Account notes in EHR as needed for account updates and insurance accuracy.

10.Completes the DHCS PASSR for patients being referred to a SNF or Morton Bakar Center.

11.Independently processes the denial Work Ques and Patient Account Work Ques in EHR.

12. Identifies and escalates the complex cases at the appropriate level and coordinates case conferences as needed.

13.Actively participates in the quarterly URC meeting and discusses trends, patterns, and problem cases.

14.Identifies high utilization risk patients and notifies the treatment team.

15.Communicates with the treatment team via Care management report and Likely no medical necessity report daily.

16.Documents medical necessity and patient care related information in the identified fields in EHR.

17.Maintains current knowledge of clinical practice and Utilization Management by literature review, membership in a professional organization.

18.Maintains continuing education related to specialty or pursuing certification.

19.Makes appropriate referrals to homecare specialists or social work when clinically indicated.

20. Monitors ongoing patient care and makes suggestions to achieve optimal outcomes, based on vidence based best practice.

21.Participates in outcome data monitoring and audits as needed.

22.Performs concurrent reviews assigning acute, administrative and denied days as per ACBH concurrent review policy.

23. Utilizes clinical knowledge and defined standards of care to proactively identify inappropriate resource consumption and reports as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience: Previous Behavioral Health Utilization Management or Care Management experience in inpatient acute setting required.

Minimum Experience: Two to five years recent clinical experience in acute inpatient behavioral health setting required.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: TEAM training Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.\

Pay Range $89.32- $131.08

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Summary

SUMMARY: The AHD Registered Nurse - Park Bridge provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the patient care performed by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs). Supervision and care must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, as well as guidelines, and regulations that govern the facility. The facility is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, this means hours and days worked may vary. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Uses a systematic approach to provide individualized nursing care. Provides care in a knowledgeable, skillful, consistent, and continuous manner. Functions to establish priorities of patient care based on essential needs and available resources of time, personnel, equipment, and supplies.

2. Coordinates admission, discharge and transfer of Residents. Makes Resident rounds every two hours to assess physical and emotional status and to initiate any required nursing interventions. Performs nursing evaluations regarding the health status of the Resident. Accurately reports and documents the Resident's symptoms, responses and status. Collects data for the Resident's assessment (MDS/RAPs) and the development of a plan of care. Enters and/or records data accurately and in a timely manner.

3. Makes nursing diagnoses which serve as the basis for the strategy of care. Selects and institutes appropriate nursing intervention that might be required to stabilize a Resident's condition and/or prevent complications. Evaluates the Resident's responses to nursing interventions.

4. Consults with physician or licensed independent practitioner. Clarifies any order or treatment regimen believed to be inaccurate, non-effective or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner and notifying the ordering practitioner when making the decision not to administer medication or treatment. Knows the rational for the effect of medications and treatments and correctly administer same.

5. Performs the review of medication and treatment records for completeness, accuracy in transcription of physician orders and adherence to stop order policy. Performs the administration and documentation of medications, enteral nutrition, IV therapy, and treatments per the physicians' order in accordance with facility policy, and accurately records all care provided. Orders and receives medications.

6. Designs, promotes and organizes Resident education and counseling based on health needs. Collaborates with the Resident, members of the healthcare team and, when appropriate, the Resident's significant other(s) in the interest of the Resident's healthcare. Consults with, utilizes and initiates referrals to appropriate community agencies and healthcare resources to provide continuity of care

7. Plans, organizes, manages and coordinates nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing care. Initiates nursing interventions which promote Resident's ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently as possible. Plans, schedules and documents specific nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing interventions in the care plan and in the Resident's clinical record.

8. Supervises members of the nursing staff who carry out nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing activities. Teaches nursing assistants the use of nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing and prevention measures.

9. Coordinates and plans nursing interventions with therapies (PT, OT, ST, RT). - Keeps others informed about the status of Residents receiving nursing rehabilitation/restorative nursing care; responds to Resident and family concern; ensures that each concern is documented and a resolution is initiated; assists in resolving grievances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required.

Education: Bachelor's degreepreferred.

Minimum Experience: One year of directly related experience. New graduates will be considered.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Current BLS - Basic Life Support certification.

Pay Range $53.85- $67.13

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Summary

SUMMARY: Under close supervision, the AHD Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)performs a variety of CNA tasks relating to the care of patients and residents in a hospital, skilled nursing facility or clinic. Performs routine inpatient and/or outpatient nursing duties that do not require a nursing license. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

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  Assists patients with meals, personal hygiene and incontinent care.
  
  
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  Answers call lights promptly, and attends to patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment; observes and reports any deviation in patients condition/status; keeps patient areas clean and orderly.
  
  
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  Obtains and sets up suction equipment; sets up oxygen; turns and positions patients with assistance; assists patients to and from wheelchairs and gurneys; and assists patients with ambulation and crutch walking. Reports to nurse regarding alarm/trach/airway concerns.
  
  
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  Takes patients' vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure); administers simple range of motion exercises; positions and drapes patients for examination or treatment; transports patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchair or gurneys.
  
  
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  When assigned as a sitter, responsible for but not limited to protecting the patient(s)/resident(s) from harm and assisting in meeting their emotional and physical needs through one-to-one continuous observation. Provide on-going observation and basic patient care.
  
  
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  When assigned to an outpatient setting, prepares examination room, ensuring that it is stocked with the necessary supplies, equipment and instruments for the type of clinic to be held; weighs, takes and documents patients' vital signs; assists physicians or mid-level practitioners during the examinations as directed; labels and delivers specimens to the lab; assists in the maintenance of a clean and well supplied clinical area; stocks shelves and monitors expiration of medical supplies.
  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: High School diploma or GED with additional training. Minimum Experience:Minimum of six months experience in aLong Term Care Skilled Nursing setting preferred. Required Licenses/Certification: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification issued by the American Heart Association within six months of hire date. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Required Licenses/Certification:Current Nursing Assistant Certification.

Pay Range $29.73 - $32.18/hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.

Summary

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists the radiologist and cardiologist in the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab in the performance of invasive procedures and provides a safe environment for the patient. The position shares responsibility in the acquisition and processing of state-of-the-art imaging as well as the efficient operation of the equipment (excepting fluoroscopy) in the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Lab. Assumes responsibility for medication administration and assists with conscious sedation. Will also participate in monitoring, scrubbing, and circulating duties. This classification reportsdirectly to the Director of Cardiovascular Services. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

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• Accompanies, assists, and represents the needs of patients to other providers.
  
• Assists in monitoring patient. Including but not limited to: Hemodynamic data/ECG/Angiographic data. Recognition of changes of the above, documenting as - necessary and reporting to physician and other team members in a time sensitive fashion.
  
• Assists in the recording, storing, retrieval and analyzing data obtained during the interventional cardiovascular procedures.
  
• Assists with preparation of radiologic and other laboratory equipment to be used during the procedure while adhering to the principles of aseptic/sterile technique. Maintains - and evaluates equipment, and troubleshoots equipment as needed within scope of practice.
  
• Assumes on call duty as assigned. Responds within 30 minutes to the hospital for emergency procedures.
  
• Can apply ACLS protocols and emergency drug knowledge during critical situations to ensure patient safety.
  
• Contacts physicians and/or other departments to obtain or provide patient information. - Develops, implements, evaluates and makes modifications in the nursing care plan; prepares required records and reports.
  
• Functions as a contributing member of the Interventional Radiology/Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory team, working in conjunction with cardiologists, radiologists, registered nurses, and cardiovascular technicians.
  
• May function as a Scrub Assistant, ensuring maximum compliance to principles of sterile/aseptic technique by self and members of the team. Ensures adequate floor and - room stock are available for imaging procedures.
  
• Organizes, supervises, makes adjustments and accepts responsibility for the quality of care provided patients by co-workers for a given work period; assumes responsibility as a team leader or a charge nurse when assigned.
  
• Participates in promoting a healthful, safe, and therapeutic environment for patient and families; sets up and controls the environment essential for infection control.
  
• Participates in the implementation of patient care standards, infection control standards and quality assurance criteria; assist with conducting studies; participates in unit and other meetings.
  
• Performs or assists with pre-, intra-, and post procedure assessments on all patients to meet nursing needs and to assist and consult with the physician and other professional staff.
  
• Provides a safe environment and monitoring for moderate sedation during Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures and administers all medications in conjunction with physician during procedures specific to scope of practice.
  
• Provides a safe environment for the patient during their Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
  
• Provides a safe environment for the patient during their stay in the Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Performs circulator duties during invasive procedures in the Lab, including gathering and organizing equipment, instruments and supplies necessary for the performance of Cardiac Catheterization and Interventional Radiology procedures, and providing emergency ACLS interventions appropriate to their scope of practice.
  
• Provides patient education and post-procedure assessment.
  
• Provides the technical skills necessary to assist the physician in performing Interventional Radiology and Cardiac Catheterization procedures.
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Experience: Three years recent experience in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory with interventional cardiology/STEMI is preferred. (One year must be within the last two years preferred). Interventional radiology experience preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications: ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - issued by AHA - American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: BLS - Basic Life Support Certification - issued by AHA-American Heart Association.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist. RCIS eligible within two years of hire. RCIS exam must be taken and passed within 1 year of eligibility.

Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.

PAY RANGE

$70.21to $102.91per hour

The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.