Description
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Description
For everything they do and every life
they touch, we’re grateful to work with some of the most skilled and
compassionate nurses anywhere. They truly are heroes to our patients, to each
other, and to the community. If you have a passion for making a positive impact
on others’ lives and the nursing profession, come to UCLA Health.
The RN for the
Heart Cath Lab based within the Cardiology Services department provides
comprehensive patient care before, during and after procedures.
Responsibilities include patient preparation, operation of devices such as
IABP, Impella, IVUS and atherectomy/thrombectomy equipment as well as
procedural monitoring and recovery support.
The Cath Lab
Clinical Nurse III (CN3) embodies the essence of professional Registered
Nursing, assuming both responsibility and accountability for patients within a
designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process and collaborative input
from the healthcare team, the CN2 delivers comprehensive care. They exemplify
the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA),
actively engaging in ethical considerations, educational endeavors,
evidence-based practice, and research. Additionally, they champion quality
improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership prowess, foster collaboration
among peers, evaluate professional practice, optimize resource utilization,
promote environmental health, and advocate for patients as integral components
of clinical nursing practice.
*May be required to float to other UCLA Health Cath Lab
locations*
Salary Range:
$67.02 – $101.40 Hourly
Qualifications
*Please ensure your resume and application
clearly specify the unit(s) you have worked on as part of your work experience*
- BSN or MSN – requiredÂ
- Current California RN license – required
- ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American
Heart Association – required - At least 3 years of Adult ICU or IR or Cath Lab experience –
required - CVRN or CCRN Certification – preferred
- Ability to cover on-call with a 30 minute response time
- Knowledge of Hemodynamic physiologic monitor, and infusion
pumps - Ability to operate interventional equipment included but not
limited to EKOS, IABP Impella, atherectomy devices - Willingness to cross train to Interventional Radiology and
cover outpatient areas - Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to
goals established in the plan of care - Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward
the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or
reset goal parameters - Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care
plan actively involving patients, family, and staff - Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a
registered nursing program must be provided upon hire