Registered Nurse III - Cardiac Cath Lab - 12 Hour Days
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.
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
Nice To Haves
- BSN strongly preferred
- CCRN, CVRN, or RCIS required (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
- 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 use clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric.
- Care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure.
- On-call coverage for emergency procedures evenings, nights, weekends with an expected 30-minute maximum response/arrival time.
- The schedule for this position will be four (4) ten-hour shifts on weekdays, and some Saturdays, as well as being on-call for nights and weekends approximately nine (9) times during a six-week period.
- Employees who live more than 30 minutes from the facility will stay in a local hotel while on-call in order to be available during emergencies.
Benefits
- Seasonal flu vaccine
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
