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

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

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assess patients and deliver care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures. The RN circulator will oversee patient care, documentation, and guidance to the care team, in alignment with high standards and AMI program support.

Ideal candidates hold California RN licensure, BLS/CPR and ACLS, with 1+ year of acute care Cardiac Cath Lab experience, strong communication, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and deliver care during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures.
• Serve as the primary RN circulator, ensuring patient care and accurate documentation.
• Direct and guide other healthcare team members as needed, promoting compliance and supporting policies.
• Build trust in professional collegial relationships while maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude.
• Support an excellent AMI program.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team player

Problem-solving

Education

RN license (CA)

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).