RN - Cath Lab -Encinitas

Scripps Health • Encinitas, CA

5d

About The Position

This is a full-time (.9 FTE) position at Scripps Memorial Encinitas, with 12-hour shifts. Some shifts will support PACU, and call is required. The role is in the Cardiac Catheterization Department, a fast-paced and changing environment. The nurse monitors patients before and after procedures; assists physicians during scheduled and emergency catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantations, and other cardiac procedures; administers medications; updates patient charts; and watches for signs of infection and procedure-related side effects. Call rotation includes one weekday from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 24-hour weekend call every seven weeks.

Scripps Health describes itself as an award-winning workplace, with professional development programs and nationally recognized specialties. The position is bonus eligible. A $4,000 new-hire incentive and $3,000 relocation incentive for candidates moving from 100 or more miles are mentioned, subject to eligibility criteria. Internal candidates and rehires who left Scripps less than three years ago are not eligible for hiring incentives. Retention incentive eligibility requires remaining in the original hired FTE status and shift if specified in the offer letter, department or specialty, and job title. Transfers to other locations are reviewed case by case and may affect remaining incentive eligibility unless specifically stated in the offer letter.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent RN experience in the Cath Lab, ICU, and/or ED.
• Current California RN license.
• BLS and ACLS for the Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to demonstrate positive behaviors.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Cath Lab and EP procedures experience.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients before and after procedures.
• Assist physicians with scheduled and emergency catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and other cardiac procedures.
• Administer medications.
• Update patient charts.
• Watch for signs of infection and side effects from procedures.
• Participate in required call rotation: one weekday shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 24-hour weekend call every seven weeks.
• Support PACU on some shifts.

Benefits

• $4,000 new-hire incentive, subject to eligibility criteria.
• $3,000 relocation incentive for candidates moving from 100 or more miles, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Professional development programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed