Registered Nurse; RN-Cath Lab

Responsibilities

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath – reporting to the Director of Cardiac Services or designated supervisors and charge nurses, responsibilities include initial assessment, reporting abnormal findings or values to the physician and collaborating with the anesthesiologist and specialist. Will be responsible for identifying the need for further assessment based on the patient’s clinical presentation/diagnosis and tolerance of diagnostic testing/scheduled procedure.

• Perform initial assessment appropriate to the patient’s clinical presentation.
• Pre‑screen patient lab work, mobility, allergies and medication history prior to invasive diagnostic testing/procedures.
• Notify physician if scheduled invasive test or procedure is impacted by assessment.
• Perform interventions identified for the patient’s individual needs to ensure safe, successful invasive diagnostic testing/procedure.
• Document nursing intervention and patient teaching, responsible for plan of discharge or transfer.

• Five years critical care experience required, procedure experience preferred
• Interventional Neurology and/or EP experience strongly preferred
• Current California RN license (maintain current), BSN preferred
• BLS (maintain current AHA)
• ACLS (maintain current AHA)

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan (part time or full time)
• 401k plan with company match (part time or full time)