Lead RN - Interventional Radiology - La Jolla
About The Position
This is a full-time Lead RN position in Interventional Radiology at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. The role supports a close-knit team performing approximately 15 cases per day and focuses on delivering patient-centered care. Duties include patient preparation and recovery, minor procedures, and interventional procedures requiring moderate sedation. The Lead RN schedules RNs daily and monthly, trains new staff, and performs charge duties three days per week. Standby call is required, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays. The position is bonus eligible. Eligible new hires may receive a $4,000 hiring incentive, and employees relocating from 100 or more miles may receive $3,000 in relocation assistance. Internal candidates and rehires who left Scripps less than three years ago are not eligible for hiring incentives. Retention incentive eligibility requires remaining in the original hired FTE status and shift (if specified in the offer letter), department or specialty, and job title; transfers to other locations are reviewed case by case and may result in forfeiture of the remaining incentive unless the offer letter specifies otherwise.
Requirements
- Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing.
- At least three years of nursing experience, including a minimum of three years of RN experience.
- Current California RN license.
- Current BLS-C provider certification; the posting also lists current BLS/ACLS.
- NIH certifications are required upon completion of department orientation.
- Leadership experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Critical thinking skills and ability to develop and implement standard work and process improvements.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of Interventional Radiology experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient preparation and recovery.
- Perform or assist with minor procedures and interventional procedures requiring moderate sedation.
- Schedule registered nurses daily and monthly.
- Train new staff.
- Perform charge duties three days per week.
- Provide standby call coverage, including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Develop and implement standard work and process improvements.
Benefits
- $4,000 new-hire incentive for eligible hires.
- $3,000 relocation assistance for eligible hires moving from 100 or more miles.
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
