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Job description
Job ID: 88740
Location: Sacramento
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Job Summary
The CN identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.
Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.
Provides direct patient care to a diversified patient population. Applies knowledge, experience and judgment to determine the importance of a situation, set priorities, and use abstract thought to evaluate clinical situations. Participates in patient and staff education. Demonstrates leadership skills. Demonstrates accountability for own practices as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Apply By Date
September 24, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST
Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent RN experience in an ICU caring for cardiovascular patients or two (2) years of recent PACU RN experience
Minimum of five (5) years of recent RN telemetry experience
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately.
Knowledge of current trends in nursing.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.
Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner.
Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation.
Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, taking into consideration protective interventions, development (behavioral and physical) and physiological characteristics specific to the patients.
Preferred Qualifications
CCRN
PCCN
CAPA
CPAN
Moderate Sedation Certification
BSN
At least 3 years of RN critical care nursing experience
Sheath Pull Experience
Moderate Sedation Experience
Key Responsibilities
70% - Nursing Process and Practice
15% - Quality and Evidence-Based Practice
5% - Leadership
5% - Professional Development
5% - Research
Department Overview
The Cardiovascular Support Unit provides pre and post op care for interventional cardiology and
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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