Registered Nurse (RN II) - Cardiac Catherization

Desert Valley Hospital•Victorville, CA

13d•$48 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Desert Valley Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Catheterization service. The role provides direct care to adult and geriatric patients and addresses psychosocial, physical, and general care needs related to the surgical environment. The nurse communicates with physicians about patient condition, supports equipment and inventory readiness, obtains supplies for cases, and monitors patients and physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic cardiovascular procedures. The role also participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Active state Registered Nursing (RN) license.
Current BCLS (AHA) certification.
ACLS certification upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
One year of clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patient populations.
Address psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment.
Communicate with physicians continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Assist with equipment maintenance and inventory.
Assess procedure room or equipment functioning and readiness.
Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure the Cardiovascular Laboratory team’s needs are met.
Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data related to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the cardiovascular lab.
Continuously monitor and record patients’ conditions while in the Cardiovascular Lab.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.