Overview:.All positions are located in Fresno/Clovis CA*
We are currently seeking candidates who are interested in an exciting career in Cardiac Surgery. With the expansion of the new Heart and Lung Institute, we are seeking experienced Registered Nurses who are looking for a challenging career on our exclusive Cardiac Surgery team.
As a nurse in one of our operating rooms, you will have the unique opportunity to partner with highly skilled surgeons and guide staff though multiple disciplines, develop close relationships with specialists and anesthesiologists alike, and be able to make a difference in the lives of thousands. You can expect to see the following types of cases: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) on and off pump, Aortic Valve replacement(s) (both SAVR and TAVR), Mitral Valve Replacements and Repairs and many more.
At Community Health System, we know that our ability to provide the highest level of care begins with our incredible staff. From unique supplemental and base benefits, to well-being resources, we are here to support you in every stage of life, and your career!
Responsibilities: In this role you will promote and coordinate high quality standard peri-operative care for the Cardiac patient, in conjunction with surgeons, anesthesia, perfusion, ancillary and support staff.
You will provide direct patient care in the surgical environment and works collaboratively with the surgeon and other team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Works under the direct supervision of the surgeon during the intraoperative phase.
The role of the clinical nurse is to deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient needs with the highest professional standard while promoting nursing excellence through continued education and research
Qualifications: Education:

• Graduate of approved nursing program

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current California Registered Nurse License
• BLS - Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS - Adult Cardiac Life Support certification required upon entry or transfer into job

About the Company:
Community Health System - CA

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).
As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

Company Size:
10,000 employees or more

Industry:
Healthcare Services

Founded:
1985

Website:
http://www.chs.net/