Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory - Intermittent

Veterans Health Administration • Los Angeles, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLAHCS), West Los Angeles facility, is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse for an Intermittent Appointment. Intermittent staff do not have a regular recurring schedule. Work schedules may vary week to week depending on the needs of the service. This role involves providing expert nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures, coordinating patient care, performing pre-procedure assessments, educating patients and families, assisting physicians during procedures, managing post-procedural recovery, recognizing and responding to emergent situations, maintaining proficiency with cardiology equipment, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, contributing to policy development and quality improvement, and mentoring peers. The position also requires adapting daily workflow and procedural schedules to maximize efficiency within the laboratory.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• English Language Proficiency.
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program.
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program.
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.)

Nice To Haves

• BSN Degree
• Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCCN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• 2-3 years of current Cardiac Catheterization and/or Electrophysiology Laboratory experience

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions, comprehensive education, and effective discharge planning.
• Perform thorough pre-procedure assessments including physical, mental, and readiness evaluations.
• Deliver detailed patient and family education regarding procedures, expectations, and pre/post-procedure care requirements.
• Assist physicians during invasive cardiology procedures, ensuring safe, efficient, and evidence-based practice.
• Manage post-procedural recovery, monitoring patient status, responding to clinical changes, and documenting all assessments and interventions.
• Recognize emergent patient care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses promptly.
• Maintain proficiency in setup, cleaning, operation, and maintenance of cardiology-specific equipment and assist with planning for equipment replacement needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support Veteran-centered care and individualized goals of care.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines.
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based practice changes and contribute to program or service-level quality improvements.
• Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to peers and learners, fostering a supportive clinical learning environment.
• Adapt daily workflow and procedural schedules to maximize efficiency within the laboratory.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• regular salary increases
• potential for performance awards
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree