Nurse (RN) - Cardiology, Cardiovascular Medicine, (Larkspur), Full-Time, Days

About the role

The Nurse (RN) – Cardiology position at MarinHealth is part of an integrated, independent healthcare system committed to providing innovative, high-quality care. MarinHealth operates a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae and 55 clinics across Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. The organization is known for its strong reputation, including recognition as one of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades and the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent.

Responsibilities

• Triage patients' physical symptoms and arrhythmias and consult with cardiologists as needed.
• Coordinate patient care for testing services, including bubble studies and definity.
• Perform cardiac stress tests as needed and coordinate care with the Exercise Physiologist.
• Work with assigned cardiologists to manage in-basket items, assess for symptoms, and provide follow-up care.
• Provide pre- and post-operative education for cardiology procedures.
• Educate patients about their cardiovascular conditions and explain treatment options.
• Teach patients how to prevent worsening cardiovascular conditions and provide resources.
• Update medication and problem lists in the Electronic Health Record and ensure follow-up with cardiologists.
• Review daily lab/test results, physician tasks, and clinical worklists as assigned.
• Assist the Nurse Supervisor and/or Director with matters related to nursing practices and participate in policy and protocol development.
• Maintain personal professional development as required for continuing education.
• Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Respond to emergencies and support the team in acute situations.
• Maintain and help ensure safety equipment and emergency carts are up-to-date.
• Promote ongoing communication and collaboration with the clinical manager, physicians, and staff to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinic protocols.
• Identify and provide solutions to work-related problems and seek ways to improve services.
• Cover for other staff as necessary both inter and intra-departmentally.
• Update the Clinical Lead of schedule changes.
• Represent the clinic and the community as a professional.
• Attend clinic meetings and special projects as assigned.
• Participate in educational seminars within the clinic and in the community.
• Demonstrate positive initiative and cooperation between departments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• BLS Certification and ACLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum of two years of cardiovascular clinic experience and/or hospital nursing experience.
• Two years of critical care or cardiac inpatient unit experience preferred.
• Two years of telemetry monitoring experience preferred.