Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - 12 Hour Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Beverly Hills, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you. The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction. As a Clinical Nurse III, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. You will work in a fast-paced environment (Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catherization procedure rooms and Holding area). You will also be cross-trained to use your clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric. This role entails care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required
Valid California RN License required
ACLS from the American Heart Association required
3 years of Acute Care Nursing experience required
A minimum of 2 years of appropriate Cath Lab/EP experience required for CN III qualification

Nice To Haves

BSN strongly preferred
CCRN, CVRN, or RCIS specialty certification preferred (or obtain within one year of hire to maintain CN III status)
At least 1 year of Critical Care experience strongly recommended
Experience in Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Lab/EP preferred
Experience preferred in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with all patient populations for CN II or III qualification

Responsibilities

On-call coverage for emergency procedures evenings, nights, weekends with an expected 30-minute maximum response/arrival time.
Assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care.
Work in a fast-paced environment (Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catherization procedure rooms and Holding area).
Cross-train to circulate, monitor, and scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric.
Provide care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure.