Cardiology RN II, Full Time, 8hr Day shift

Cedars-Sinai; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse II to provide high-quality nursing care in a skilled environment. The RN II will plan and execute care, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and safety.

Qualified candidates hold an active California RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 3+ years in interventional radiology or related cath lab settings, with a focus on vascular access and patient education throughout the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
• Valid California Registered Nurse License
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• ACLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• CVRN-BV – Cardiovascular Registered Nurse- Board Certified
• CRN – Certified Radiology Nurse
• CV-BC – Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification
• CNIC – Certified Neurointerventional Clinician
• Minimum 3 years of experience in interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, or Neuro-Interventional procedures
• Minimum 3 Years of Vascular access experience

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents direct and indirect patient care services ensuring safety and comfort
• Educates patients on disease prevention and recovery measures
• Administers medications and therapies as prescribed
• Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy, and peripheral venous access
• Monitors signs and reactions to treatments and patient condition
• Assesses patient data to plan and implement individualized care
• Adapts care for diverse patient populations and needs
• Ensures safe environment and responds to emergencies when needed

Skills

Interventional radiology

Cath lab

Neuro-interventional

Vascular access

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (required)

Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Make a difference every day!

Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and its staff aim to exceed the expectations of our patients, their families and the community with a service-oriented attitude. We seek excellence, courtesy, teamwork, respect, communication and enthusiasm in our future colleagues. If you are looking for exciting career opportunities with growth potential, come and join the team at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital!

Job Summary:

A Registered Nurse II (RN II) is a fully competent RN who provides nursing care in a skilled and effective manner. Utilizing appropriate decision making skills exhibits competence in the technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to independently and safely manage routine patient assignment. The RN II establishes a plan of care, sets goals, determines priorities, and provides care within established standards of practice. External candidates can be hired into this level with a minimum of one year of nursing experience.

Promotion to RNII is automatic after completion of one (1) year of clinical experience and a satisfactory performance appraisal at a RNI level and new hires with a minimum of one (1) year acute care experience in their specialty. Must demonstrate consistent satisfactory performance (overall rating meets expectations or above) to maintain this clinical level.

The scope of responsibility, duties and accountability at the facility department and position levels including knowledge and practice of the clinical/technical skills necessary to the position consistent with the Nurse Practice Act. Nursing job duties are to meet the Nurse Practice Act, Title 22, The Joint Commission and the Plan for Provision of Nursing Care and the Plan for Provision of Care to Patients, and other regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides and accurately documents direct and indirect patient care services that ensures the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients in a timely manner.
• Provides care and patient education on disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Provides direct and indirect care services, including, but not limited to, the administration of medications and therapeutic agents necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, or rehabilitative plan of care.
• Performs skin tests, immunizations, phlebotomy and the initiation of peripheral venous access.
• Observes signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments, general behavior, and/or general physical condition.
• Demonstrates refined assessment skills, integrating appropriate data sources to assess the signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors, or general appearance to determine normal versus abnormal characteristics.
• Plans and implements individualized patient care based on observations. Implements appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized procedures. Initiates emergency procedures when indicated.
• Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Identifies patient’s readiness for learning and ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent.
• Demonstrates knowledge and is able to identify and make special adjustments as required to the specific populations needs, including cultural, spiritual, age, psychosocial, communication, gender, sexual orientation, economic, education, family and condition needs.
• Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns with respect to age and developmental considerations. Intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patient.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (required)

License/Certifications:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• ACLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required

Atleast one of the following certifications is a requirement:

• CVRN-BV – Cardiovascular Registered Nurse- Board Certified
• CRN – Certified Radiology Nurse
• CV-BC – Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification
• CNIC – Certified Neurointeventional Clinician

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in interventional Radiology, Cath Lab, or Neuro-Interventional procedures
• Minimum 3 Years of Vascular access experience