RN, Cath Lab - Invasive Cardiology

MemorialCare Health System; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 71,621 - 112,274; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System in Fountain Valley, CA invites a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiovascular Laboratory in invasive cardiology. The role requires directing nursing care, coordinating with licensed and unlicensed staff, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.

The position emphasizes accountability, patient safety, and teamwork within MemorialCare’s core values. A sign-on bonus is available for external hires meeting requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years Critical Care or ED nursing experience.
• Two years Cardiovascular Laboratory experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher preferred; current BLS and ACLS; specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing care in the Cardiovascular Laboratory.
• Lead patient care with unlicensed staff and document data.
• Ensure safe and effective patient care delivery within the lab.
• Mentor staff and ensure patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Critical Care

ED Nursing

Cardiovascular Lab

Education

Bachelor’s in Nursing

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS

Specialty Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - RN, Cath Lab - Invasive Cardiology (ORA006753)

Job Description

RN, Cath Lab - Invasive Cardiology - ( ORA006753 )

Description

Title: Registered Nurse (RN), Cath Lab

Location: Fountain Valley

Department: Invasive Cardiology

Status: Full Time

Shift: Days (0700-1730)

Pay Range*: $51.99 to $81.50

Bonus: $10,000 (signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements)

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare.Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability.Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

Utilizing the nursing process and clinical nursing practice standards, the Cardiovascular Lab RN is responsible for directing and coordinating nursing care for the Cardiovascular Laboratory patient in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Nursing Department. Responsibilities include directing unlicensed employee activity, synthesizing patient information, assessment of patients, planning of care/interventions, teaching patients/family, implementation of treatment plan/MD orders, and evaluation of care rendered. The Cardiovascular Lab RN must effectively communicate and document data relevant to the care of the patient. The Cardiovascular Lab RN utilizes knowledge of patient age, cultural diversity, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs into the patient’s plan of care. The Cardiovascular Lab RN contributes to the promotion of quality nursing care through performance improvement processes that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient care. In addition, the Cardiovascular Lab RN collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Utilizes the nursing process and practice standards as a framework for the management of patient care.
• Analyzes the assessment data to determine a nursing diagnosis and appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrates leadership in the coordination of patient care across the healthcare continuum with progress towards meeting desired patient outcomes.
• Delegates to licensed and unlicensed personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize effective critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the clinical information system and applies principles to patient documentation.
• Contributes to an effective and safe working environment.
• Formulates a teaching plan, based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching plan as necessary.
• Serves as a role model and mentors new staff members.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial and other sensitive material in printed, electronic or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients and or employees.
• Demonstrates the ability to use good customer service skills by managing and acknowledging patient -family-significant other expectations.
• Demonstrates tact, sensitivity and discretion.
• Demonstrates the ability to integrate knowledge of job specific competencies.
• Ability to be at work and be on time
• Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives
• Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities.

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Qualifications

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Two years Critical Care or ED Nursing experience.
• Two years Cardiovascular Laboratory experience preferred. In lieu of this experience, consideration will be made for an employee with strong education and associated experiential background.
• Computer, internet, order entry and word processing experience preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher preferred
• Current AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers card
• Current ACLS card
• Specialty certification preferred

Primary Location

United States-California-Fountain Valley