Clinical Nurse C-CVL

Loma Linda University Health•Loma Linda, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse C-CVL (CNC-CVL) functions effectively in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation and comprehensive stroke center accreditation. This role demonstrates advanced knowledge in adult cardiovascular nursing and operates in a fast-paced adult cardiovascular lab. The nurse follows the nursing process to perform simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures for adult patients with cardiac dysfunction. Responsibilities include scrubbing, circulating, and assisting physicians in performing diagnostic, interventional, and electrophysiology procedures such as cardiac biopsies, right and left heart catheterizations, and percutaneous cardiac interventional procedures. The role requires discretion and independent judgment in providing age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality care for stable and unstable patients. Collaboration in the development of standards of care, patient, family, and staff education to address the needs of this specialized patient population is expected. The nurse serves as a role model in patient care delivery methods, consistently demonstrating an advanced level of clinical practice, communication, and documentation. This position facilitates the empowerment of the nursing profession and embraces new knowledge, innovations, and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Participation in on-call rotation may be required based on department business needs. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Two years of experience in critical care, emergency department, cardiovascular lab, or interventional radiology required.
External hires into the CN C-CVL position are granted one year to meet CN C criteria outlined in the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP) handbook.
Able to work in confined spaces.
Demonstrates proficient competencies in critical care nursing and cardiovascular lab procedures.
Skillfully adapts a variety of clinical settings.
Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in critical care and cardiovascular lab procedures.
Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.
Exhibit professional behavior at all times and works calmly and responds courteously when under pressure.
Able to speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
Able to use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program.
Able to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
Able to perform technical patient care activities.
Able to relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
Able to be assertive and consistent in following and enforcing policies.
Able to lead, supervise, teach and collaborate.
Able to accept direction.
Able to think critically.
Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to perform basic math functions.
Able to manage multiple assignments effectively.
Able to organize and prioritize workload.
Able to problem solve.
Able to recall information with accuracy.
Able to pay close attention to detail.
Able to distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Able to discern temperature variances through touch.
Able to hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Able to identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place.
Able to see adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications issued by the American Heart Association required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in cardiology nursing preferred.
Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Functions effectively in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation and comprehensive stroke center accreditation.
Demonstrates advanced knowledge in adult cardiovascular nursing and functions in a fast-paced adult cardiovascular lab.
Follows the nursing process to perform simple and complex diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiovascular procedures for adult patients with cardiac dysfunction.
Scrubs, circulates, and assists physicians, in performing simple and complex diagnostic, interventional, electrophysiology procedures including, but not limited to, cardiac biopsies, right and left heart catheterizations, percutaneous cardiac interventional procedures.
Applies discretion and independent judgment to the provision of age-specific and developmentally appropriate quality care for stable and unstable patients.
Collaborates in the development of standards of care, patient, family and staff education to address the needs of this specialized patient population.
Serves as a role model in patient care delivery methods and consistently demonstrates an advanced level of clinical practice, communication, and documentation.
Facilitates the empowerment of the nursing profession and embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes.
May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs.
Performs other duties as needed.