Clinical Nurse - CVOR APCM or OR RN

Job Details

• Shifts Available: Days- 10 hours, Evenings- 10 hours. 40 hours/week
  
• Hours/Days: 0600-1630, Rotating (w/ weekends)
  
• Target Start Date: ASAP
  
• Work Location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
  

• Assists in the performance of the operational aspects of a designated unit(s) while providing mentoring and leadership support to the unit(s) staff; supervises the provision of quality, therapeutic and cost-effective patient care in accordance with standards of practice, hospital protocols, policies and procedures, and desired patient outcomes.
  
• Assists Patient Care Manager in administrative/management functions and assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Patient Care Manager as delegated and/or in the case of absence.
  
• Coordinates and directs the unit(s) patient care operations for an assigned shift, acting on behalf of the Patient Care Manager.
  
• Facilitates orientation, training and ongoing staff development; assists in coaching, developing and corrective action of personnel as appropriate; participates in ongoing and annual evaluation of employee performance. Facilitates the effective delivery of competent, compassionate care by monitoring and evaluating patient care processes and outcomes to facilitate smooth workflow and desired outcomes on the patient care unit(s). Interprets to staff the application and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures of the unit(s), department, and organization; communicates expectations and monitors staff performance. Participates in unit goal and program planning, development, and evaluation of programs and special projects as assigned; participates in and supports continuous quality, process, and performance improvement and risk management programs at the unit(s) level.
  
• Provides competent and compassionate patient care (appropriate to age and condition of the patient), serving as a role model and mentor; and assists with unit workload.
  
• Serves as a liaison to the Patient Care Manager.
  
  

Requirements

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
  

• Preferred minimum 2 years ICU/critical care experience
  
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible and directly related work experience
  

• Current CA Registered Nurse (RN) License
  
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.
  

Benefits

• Health/Vision/Dental Insurance
  
• 401K