Registered Nurse III - Cardiac Cath Lab - 10 hour Days

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Job Summary:

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.

As a Clinical Nurse III, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. You will work in a fast-paced environment (Cardiac Catheterization procedure rooms). You will also be cross-trained to use your clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric. This role entails care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure. Responsibilities include: 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 three 12 hour shifts (Four out of 12 weeks will have a 4 day week to make a 1.0 FTE) 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.

Educational Requirements:

BSN Strongly preferred

Licenses:

Valid California RN License Required
BLS, ACSL required
CCRN, CVRN, or RCIS preferred (Candidates must commit to obtaining a specialty certification within one year of hire to maintain CN III status

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of Acute Care Nursing experience required Minimum of 1 year of Critical Care experience strongly recommended Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Lab/EP experience preferred in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with all patient populations for CN II or III qualification Minimum 2 years of appropriate Cath Lab/EP experience required for CN III qualification, otherwise will be considered CN II. Meets clinical criteria and protocol for Clinical Nurse III (minimum 3-5 years RN experience) Critical Care or Emergency Department strongly recommended

Physical Demands:

The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, transport patients and equipment, gurneys, pull and transfer patients from bed to procedure table. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time wearing lead aprons weighing 15 - 20 lbs. for prolonged periods of time. *Must have ability to be on-call for nights and weekends approximately 9  times during every six-week period