Registered Nurse

Lifeline Vascular Care • San Diego, CA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Lifeline Vascular Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Vascular Access Center in San Diego, California. The nurse supports vascular access procedures by collecting pre-treatment information, monitoring patients and medications during procedures, maintaining prescription drug logs, and assisting the clinical team before and after procedures. The role also includes recovery-room care, accurate medical-record maintenance, communication with dialysis facilities, inventory monitoring, patient scheduling and transportation assistance, and participation in community education activities.

This is a fast-paced position with a Monday-through-Friday schedule and no night or weekend shifts. The Access Center is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The company describes a supportive team environment and work/life balance. Employment is contingent on successful completion of pre-employment screening and a background check.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Work cooperatively and supportively with others.
• Demonstrate patience and compassion in patient interactions.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in dialysis, critical care, medical/surgical, or ambulatory surgery.
• Two years of experience in general diagnostic and special procedures or cardiac catheterization.
• Experience in interventional radiology (IR) or a Cath Lab.
• One year of scrub experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing patient information to the interventionist and clinical team during procedures, including cardiac monitoring, Aldrete scores, and pain status.
• Monitor patient vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and EKG, during procedures.
• Assist with patient care in the recovery room after vascular access procedures.
• Gather pre-procedure clinical information, including patient assessments and history.
• Maintain an up-to-date narcotic drug log.
• Maintain clear and accurate patient medical records.
• Communicate with dialysis facilities to monitor post-care as directed by the center manager.
• Participate in access center community education programs and activities.
• Monitor and maintain adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Assist with scheduling patients for vascular access procedures and transporting patients within the center.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Whole life, group accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account available
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree