Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Job Details

Description: 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. Job Summary: 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. Job Requirements: 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 Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient?s 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. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient?s situation. Connect 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 patient?s 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. Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein. Variable Shift - M-F start 7am, 8am or 9am (Staggered shifts). Call Schedule - anything after hours, days of the week depends on the week, 1 or 2 days a week, 1 or 2 weekends a month (every other weekend). Nurses float to the CV holding (Pre opp/post opp). Scrub Color - they provide onsite. Manager will call and interview.The respected team members of this Catheterization Lab are looking for a team-playing, caring RN to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will bring experience, passion, and innovation to their position. With a care-giving model based on high-level patient outcomes, this unit seeks a well-regarded Cath Lab RN to become a member of this driven team of caregivers.

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Preferred Qualifications

BSN

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.