RN Cath Lab IR Full Time Days
Location: Los Angeles, 90059
Pay Range: $53.91 - $83.57
Schedule: Full Time Days (10-hour shifts)
About the role
The Cardiac Cath lab/Interventional Radiology Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to Cardio Pulmonary Services with a dotted line to Acute Care Nursing, this specialized nurse will primarily support Cardiology and Interventional Radiology, but also many clinical departments for conscious sedation procedures for patients with the ASA1 and ASA2 medical determination throughout the hospital (Peri-OP, Nursing, and Endoscopy) and cardiac monitoring, when required (Lexiscan procedures, CT and MRI testing).
The role involves 10-hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high-quality, individualized patient/family-centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, individualized patient and family-centered care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology.
- Organize, plan, direct, coordinate, and manage patient care for a defined group of patients.
- Support conscious sedation procedures for patients with ASA1 and ASA2 medical determinations across multiple departments (Peri-OP, Nursing, Endoscopy).
- Perform cardiac monitoring for procedures such as Lexiscan, CT, and MRI testing.
- Demonstrate abilities to meet special needs and considerations related to age and population-specific awareness.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical nursing experience in Telemetry or Critical Care (ICU, PACU, ER) nursing with regard to regulatory guidelines and standard of practice.
- Minimum of six (6) months of Cardiac Cath Lab experience.
- Current California Registered Nursing license.
- BCLS and ACLS certification required.
- Adult moderate sedation class required within 30 days of hire and maintained every 2 years.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related Bachelor of Healthcare degree. Candidates with ASN, Nursing Diploma, or equivalent and two (2) years of Cath Lab/IR experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
- Certification in CRN or CCRN preferred.
Skills
- Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish).
- Basic computer skills.
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience preferred.
About the Hospital
MLK Community Healthcare (MLKCH) is a private, nonprofit, state-of-the-art, safety-net hospital with the mission of bringing the highest quality healthcare to the historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles. Since opening in 2015, we have made a meaningful impact on the lives and health of our neighbors.