Clinical Nurse-Angio Specialty

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Clinical Nurse-Angio Specialty functions in an academic medical center with Level One Trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation and Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in invasive interventional procedures for stable and unstable inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills.

Scrubs, circulates, and/or assists physicians in performing simple and complex diagnostic and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, line placements, drain placements, biopsies, vascular stinting, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedures, embolizations and neurodiagnostic procedures. Performs the nursing process independently and serves as a role model in multidisciplinary age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care delivery methods, problem solving, documentation and communication.

Consistently demonstrates expert level of clinical practice. Collaborates with leadership in the development of standards of practice. Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs.

Works at other sites licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center as requested. Performs other duties as needed.

The Clinical Nurse-Angio Specialty functions in an academic medical center with Level One Trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation and Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Demonstrates advanced knowledge in invasive interventional procedures for stable and unstable inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills.

Scrubs, circulates, and/or assists physicians in performing simple and complex diagnostic and interventional procedures including, but not limited to, line placements, drain placements, biopsies, vascular stinting, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt procedures, embolizations and neurodiagnostic procedures. Performs the nursing process independently and serves as a role model in multidisciplinary age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care delivery methods, problem solving, documentation and communication.

Consistently demonstrates expert level of clinical practice. Collaborates with leadership in the development of standards of practice. Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. May be required to participate in on-call rotation based on department business needs.

Works at other sites licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center as requested. Performs other duties as needed.

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing required. If hired after July 1, 2019, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Minimum one year experience in critical care, emergency department, cardiovascular lab or interventional radiology required.

Able to work in a fast-paced environment and confined spaces. Demonstrates proficient competencies in critical care nursing and angio-interventional radiology procedures. Skillfully adapts a variety of clinical settings. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in critical care and angio-interventional radiology procedures. Basic knowledge of healthcare regulations and accreditation required.

Exhibit professional behavior at all times. Able to: speak, read and write legibly in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality; use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, electronic medical record, electronic event reporting program; troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment; perform technical patient care activities; relate and communicate positively, effectively and…