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Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: Redwood City, CA
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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Title: Staff Nurse - 8HR per diemLocation: California-SF Bay Area Service Area-Redwood City-Sequoia Health ServicesOther Locations: nullThis position performs and is responsible for a variety of nursing functions that include; assessment, identification of needs, planning, implementing appropriate interventions, documentation, evaluation, explanation of procedures, checking for and or obtaining consents, obtaining vitals, observing cardiac monitors, operating suction, oxygen, and power injectors and maintaining patients'' comfort during radiographic procedures. These procedures include but are not limited to percutaneous biopsy, myelography, bronchoscopy, stress echocardiograms, transesophageal echocardiograms, pediatric voiding cystourethrograms, CTs, MRIs, Dobutamine echos and any procedure requiring sedation and analgesia or contrast injection. The position is also responsible for nursing administrative duties such as invasive procedure patient follow-up, patient education including discharge instruction, radiology staff in-service education, and assistance in procedure manual upkeep. The radiology nurse will assist in coordinating the patient''s schedule to insure that all procedures are performed in a safe and efficient manner. This position also addresses the psychosocial needs of the patient specifically in regards population specifics and acts as educator and resource person to patients and their families. The position may also provide nursing back up in the Special Procedures and Cardiovascular labs. This position takes direction from radiologists, cardiologists, and other physicians as well as the Radiology Manager.Two years of recent critical care experience required. Completion of annual safety training. Completes and maintains required unit specific training. This position requires a clinically competent, professional nurse who possesses a valid California license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Must have current California Registered Nurse license, ACLS and BCLS certification.Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare for generations of Bay Area residents. Sequoia Hospital is rebuilding a state-of-the-art medical campus including a new four-story 148,000 sq. ft. pavilion, modernized emergency services and three floors of larger, private patient rooms. With a nationwide reputation for pioneering advanced cardiac care, Sequoia Hospital is recognized in the 2012 America

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