(RN) Registered Nurse - Per Diem-Cardiac Cath Lab - 141955

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet-designated organization recognized for nursing excellence and an empowering practice environment. The RN will assess patients and deliver care during cardiac catheterization, circulate or monitor procedures, and document findings. The role includes guiding care teammates and supporting an AMI program.

Autonomous nursing practice is exercised within ANA standards. Strong teamwork and communication are essential to manage complex cases and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN license issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six months.
• Minimum one year of recent acute care RN experience in Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures.
• Identify and implement nursing interventions and evaluate results for diverse patient populations.
• Circulate or monitor diagnostic and interventional procedures for coronary, carotid, renal, and lower-extremity cases.
• Provide guidance to other team members and ensure accurate electronic documentation.
• Support an excellent AMI program and promote compliance with policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Cardiac Cath Lab experience

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

RN License (CA)

BLS/CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Current UC San Diego Health CNA (NX) represented RN/NP applicants will be considered after the first 7 days of job posting. All additional applicants will be considered after 14 days of job posting, pending the status of the initial internal CNA (NX) represented applicant pool.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is proud to be a four-time Magnet-designated organization and has now earned Magnet with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet is the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only about 10% of hospitals worldwide. Magnet with Distinction is awarded to the highest-performing Magnet organizations, with only a select few earning this prestigious honor. This recognition reflects our commitment to transformational leadership, professional nursing excellence, innovation, exceptional patient outcomes, and an empowering practice environment where nurses thrive.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients and delivering care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures. This role involves identifying and implementing nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations. The RN circulates or monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures for coronary, carotid, renal, and lower extremity cases. As the primary RN circulator, the nurse is responsible for patient care and accurate electronic documentation. The position also includes directing and providing guidance to other healthcare team members as needed, promoting compliance and supporting policies. The RN also builds trust in professional collegial relationships while maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude. Additionally, this role supports an excellent AMI program.

Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN License issued by the State of California.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within six (6) months of hire date.
• Minimum one year of recent acute care RN experience in Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess moderately-complex problems to develop potential solutions.
• Must have excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN/MSN.
• RCIS, CEN or CCRN certification.
• Three or more years of recent cardiac cath lab RN experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• On call 5:30pm-7am Monday-Friday 24-hour call both Saturday and Sunday.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $190,342 - $190,342 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $91.16 - $91.16

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).