Cardiac Clinic RN TAVR

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento, Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement, Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center, Ventricular Assist Device, and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars, Practice Green Health 2021, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade "A", Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission, vision, and values.  

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Positiom Summary:

This position provides nursing care across the continuum of care services related to patients with valvular disease that may require a broad spectrum of advanced surgical or interventional treatment and services. This Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) RN Coordinator position may be involved in research clinical trials patient and professional educational programs and patient follow-up. Emphasis is on the team approach. The role of the registered nurse will evolve over time to meet the needs of the patients and of the advanced valvular disease cardiovascular team.These functions will be performed in accordance with approved policies; procedures and standardized procedures.

The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy General Hospital and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health.

Minimum: :

• At least one (1) year experience caring for cardiovascular surgical/interventional patients.
• Current CA licensure as a RN.
• Current BLS, ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).