Transitional RN Cardiovascular Services Full Time Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$55 - $88•Onsite

About The Position

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center is an acute care facility serving the Hollywood community and surrounding areas. The Transitional RN Cardiovascular Services role assists physicians during cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures by monitoring patients and collecting and processing radiological and physiological data. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after procedures, administers prescribed medications, documents care, and prepares and educates patients and families for discharge. The role includes operating physiological monitoring equipment and interpreting cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics; circulating during procedures with knowledge of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils, and other devices; and performing emergency duties such as CPR and assisting with temporary pacemaker placement and aortic balloon pump insertion. The nurse also prepares patients and procedure sites, connects monitoring devices, assists with transport, maintains accurate medical records, and advocates for patients while respecting their comfort, privacy, and confidentiality. This is a full-time day-shift position scheduled for 8-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours weekly or 80 hours biweekly. The position requires a graduate of an accredited nursing program, at least two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization or interventional radiology lab, a California RN license, and specified certifications. Additional fire and safety and assault response credentials are required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of experience in a cardiac catheterization lab or interventional radiology lab.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work in a union environment.
California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Basic EKG certification.
Los Angeles County Fire & Safety Card, required within 30 days of hire.
Assault Response Competency (ARC), required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures.
Monitor patients hemodynamically according to department protocols and initiate appropriate interventions when indicated.
Assess patients before, during, and after procedures and document assessments and care.
Prepare and educate patients and families before discharge, including providing procedure and discharge instructions.
Administer prescribed medications before, during, and after procedures; document medications and adverse reactions according to hospital policy.
Operate physiological monitoring systems and understand cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
Circulate during procedures and assist physicians using knowledge of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils, and other devices.
Perform cardiovascular and interventional radiology-related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
Perform emergency duties, including CPR and assisting with temporary pacemaker placement and aortic balloon pump insertion.
Provide age-specific care to adult and geriatric patients, identifying safety needs, normal physiological values, and risks related to skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and activities.
Maintain accurate patient medical records, reports, records, and statistics.
Connect EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors; prepare puncture sites; assist with patient transport to and from the cath lab; and set up procedure trays.
Perform pre-procedure assessments and report abnormalities or concerns to the physician.
Protect patient comfort, privacy, and confidentiality and act as a patient advocate.
Meet attendance and scheduling expectations, use the computerized time clock correctly, and attend and participate in staff meetings.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Follow procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies, including fire, utility disruptions, and hazardous material spills.
Use equipment appropriately, understand its capabilities and limitations, and access and use computer systems.
Communicate respectfully and effectively with physicians, administrative staff, coworkers, patients, and families.
Maintain a professional image, adapt to changing assignments and staffing levels, collaborate with coworkers, and complete work on time.
Participate in training and proctoring new hires and staff development.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills, assist department management with resolving and evaluating problem situations, and perform other duties as required.