Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work‑life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! Benefits At John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development and work‑life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, employee discount program Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus based on experience. Shift: Days. Job Type: Full Time. Hours: 07:30 – 15:30. Schedule: Monday through Friday. STEMI Call required with some weekend call shifts. Under the direction of the Cath Lab Director and in conjunction with the Cath Lab Medical Director, the Cath Lab RN — II will perform multiple duties as assigned. Responsibilities Able to rotate through Cath lab roles: scrub, monitor, circulator. Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs. Operates hemodynamic monitoring devices effectively to ensure accurate documentation during procedures. Administers medications safely and accurately and reevaluates effectiveness. Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. Participates in patient/family health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Ensures excellent aseptic/sterile technique in the Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) environment. Performs various point‑of‑care testing procedures. Assists with various cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures under the direct supervision of the cardiologist/internist. Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient‑care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues. Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit. Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously. Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff. Is receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participates in the unit’s growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance and policy and procedures. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Qualifications CA RN license. Five years’ healthcare experience and five years Cath Lab scrub experience preferred. BLS and ACLS certifications required. Extensive knowledge of the care of the cardiovascular patient, cardiovascular medications, experience with invasive cardiovascular procedures and peripheral vascular studies. Possess the required knowledge to assist in performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic examinations. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. BSN and RCIS certification preferred. Salary & Compensation Hourly wages range from $57.09 to $97.64. Individual wages are determined based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience. Organization Description Desert Care Network serves the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley and Morongo Basin regions in Southern California with three hospitals: Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, JFK Memorial Hospital in Indio and Hi‑Desert Medical Center in Joshua Tree. The hospital network provides advanced care with services such as comprehensive stroke care, a cancer center, a Level 1 trauma center and the only Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the Coachella Valley. Desert Care Network is committed to healthcare equality. Join our team! 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