RN - Cath Lab

Cynet Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in the Cath Lab. You will observe, evaluate, and coordinate care during invasive procedures, with data collection and plan development to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role requires CA RN licensure, ACLS and BLS certifications, and experience in critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab settings. The schedule is 10-hour shifts with a variable pattern, focusing on patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• RN experience in critical care or medical-surgical areas, or Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures preferred.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice; required in CA.

Responsibilities

• Observe, evaluate, and coordinate care for patients in Special Procedures.
• Collect data, analyze and plan interventions to achieve outcomes.
• Implement care plans and coordinate delivery to ensure patient safety.
• Monitor patients and hemodynamic parameters during procedures and report changes.
• Operate specialized equipment used in invasive/interventional procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to provide education to patients and families.

Skills

Critical care

Medical-surgical

Cardiac cath lab

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

RN - Cath Lab

Profession: RN

Specialty: Special Procedures

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Variable

Hours per Shift: 10 hours

Experience:

Registered Nurse experience with critical care or medical-surgical experience or experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedure department: Preferred

License:

Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: RequiredAdvanced Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification: PreferredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor: RequiredAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor: RequiredClient Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Must-Have:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred

Description:Observe, evaluate, and coordinate the care given to patients in the Special Procedures department.Participate in direct and indirect care of all related activities according to established policies and procedures.Collect relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.Analyze assessment data to determine diagnosis and care issues.Develop a plan that prescribes interventions to achieve outcomes.Implement the plan, coordinate care delivery, and promote health and a safe environment.Evaluate progress toward achieving outcomes.Identify outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.Connect electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and alert the physician of any changes in patient condition.Record and analyze hemodynamic parameters and calculate shunt and valve data.Monitor patients, analyze electrocardiogram (EKG) and hemodynamic parameters, and report changes in patients' conditions.Operate computerized systems accurately and evaluate significant data throughout procedures for patients of various age groups.Operate other specialized equipment including intra-aortic balloon pumps and digital systems.Collaborate with the team of patients, families, and healthcare providers to provide patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.Provide learning opportunities for patients, family members, and team members.Directly provide health information to patients, families, and treatment teams.Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This department performs the before, during, and after care of invasive, interventional, and therapeutic procedures to treat various disorders and conditions.