Registered Nurse Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Special Procedures Department Registered Nurse

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital three medical office buildings residency programs comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019 Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art rich culture numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

Observes evaluates and coordinates the care given to patients in the Special Procedures department. Participates in direct and indirect care of all related activities according to the policies procedures philosophy and mission of the organization.

Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing BSN: Preferred Registered Nurse experience with critical care experience or medical-surgical or experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedure department: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse RN licensure in the state of practice: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS certification: Required Advanced Electrocardiogram EKG certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS certification: Required ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support: Required Hospital Fire and Life Safety HLFS: Required

Collects relevant data pertinent to the patients health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan coordinates care delivery and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Connects electrocardiogram EKG leads and alerts doctor of any changes in patient condition. Records analyzes hemodynamic parameters and calculates shunt and valves and other data. Monitors patient analyzes electrocardiogram EKG and hemodynamic parameter and reports to physician any changes in patients condition. Operates computerized MIDAS system with accuracy and evaluates and reports significant data and findings throughout all procedures for all patients of various age groups. Operates other specialized equipment: Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump IABP Baxter Cardiac Output Automated Coagulation Timer ACT machine American Optical Unistat Oximeter Medrad injector Life Pak Defibrillator Sony digital systems GE Advantx X-ray system. Collaborates with the team of patient family and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe healing humane and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients families and treatment team. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.