RN, Special Procedures-Los Angeles-CA-19300-Pay Negotiable

Talented Medical Solutions; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse for Special Procedures in California. The role focuses on observing, evaluating, and coordinating patient care within the Special Procedures department in alignment with organization policies and mission.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN and RN licensure with preferred critical care or cardiac procedure experience; ACLS and BLS are required. Proficiency with MIDAS and related cardiac care equipment is expected.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• RN experience with critical care or medical-surgical, or Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedures preferred.
• RN licensure in the state of practice required.
• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• HLFS required.

Responsibilities

• Collects data relevant to patient health or situation and analyzes assessment data to plan and implement care.
• Connects EKG leads and alerts physician to changes in condition; monitors EKG and hemodynamic parameters.
• Operates computerized MIDAS system and other specialized equipment; reports significant data.
• Collaborates with patient, family, and healthcare team to provide safe, healing care.
• Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.

Skills

Critical care experience

Cardiac care knowledge

EKG interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

MIDAS system

IABP

Cardiac Output monitoring

Defibrillator

Job description

Registered Nurse, Special Procedures

Job Summary

Observes, evaluates, and coordinates the care given to patients in the Special Procedures department. Participates in direct and indirect care of all related activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and mission of the organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred
• Registered Nurse experience with critical care experience or medical-surgical or experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedure department: Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required
• Advanced Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification: Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Key Responsibilities

• Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation
• Connect electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and alerts doctor of any changes in patient condition. Records analyzes hemodynamic parameters and calculates shunt and valves and other data. Monitors patient, analyzes electrocardiogram (EKG) and hemodynamic parameter and reports to physician any changes in patient's condition
• Operates computerized MIDAS system with accuracy and evaluates and reports significant data and findings throughout all procedures for all patients of various age groups. Operates other specialized equipment: Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Baxter Cardiac Output, Automated Coagulation Timer (ACT) machine, American Optical Unistat Oximeter, Medrad injector, Life Pak, Defibrillator, Sony digital systems, GE Advantx X-ray system
• Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team