RN Cath Lab Traveler

JOBID: PRN001717

Position: RN Cath Lab - Traveler

Shift Schedule: 07:00 - 17:30

Location: Lynwood, CA, 90262

Job Type: -Traveler

Start date: 11/11/2024 - 02/09/2025

Pay: 65$ to 70$ depending on experience.

Job Description

TITLE: RN Cath Lab - Traveler

4x10 Shifts! DO NOT APPLY IF THEY CANNOT WORK THE REQUIRED! MUST HAVE IR EXPERIENCE Cardiovascular / Interventional Radiology Registered Nurse Responsible for Monitoring Diagnostic Heart Cath - Required Scrub in for Vascular Procedures - Required Moderate Sedation Experience - Required Sensis Software Experience - Preferred EMR Epic knowledge - Required Current Nursing License - Required Current BLS & ACLS Certified - Required

Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required. Current BCLS (AHA), ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required. One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; This position is 4 days 10 hours shifts M-F 7am Start time

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Charge Nurse and /or Nursing Coordinator, the Staff Nurse is responsible for coordinating and evaluating the nursing care for an assigned number of patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knows and abides by all hospital policies and procedures.
• Perform duties in accordance with the above and under the direction of his/her Head Nurse / Charge Nurse, in accordance with the current theory and practice and the philosophy of the Nursing Service.
• Communicates effectively with all team members regarding all facets of patient care.
• Participates and initiate team conferences to improve the communication process and the quality of patient care.
• Participates in shift report according to assignment with adequate and pertinent patient information.
• Administers therapy and medication as prescribed by the physician.
• Assists the physician with procedures, surgeries, and delivers.
• Applies, executes, and records legal orders of the physician concerning therapy(ies) and medication(s) with an an understanding cause and effect.
• Maintains accurate and legible patient records. Reviews augment and co-sign all charting by ancillary personnel.
• Participates with the charge nurse in planning, directing and coordinating patient care; assumes primary responsibility for the care and comfort of a group or patients, as assigned (e.g. Team Leader).
  
  
  

Il. Makes initial and concurrent patient assessment in conjunction with the team members to provide optimal patient care.

• Formulates a nursing care plan for each patient, evaluates the result of nursing intervention and makes appropriate adaptations.
• Assumes responsibility for implementing patient teaching.
• Communicates the patient's needs regarding transfers/discharge planning to appropriate resource people.
• Refers frequently to physician's orders, patient medical records, and Kardex to assure delivery or accurate and quality care.
• Reports and records changes in the patient's condition, as well as response to medication.
• Establishes good interpersonal relations with patients, families, physicians, and peers.
• Displays initiative, versatility, and adaptability.
• Assists co-workers and accepts changes in assignments when necessary.
• Performs other duties assigned by the Head Nurse / Charge within job classification.
• Continues professional growth through formal graduate courses: attends continuing education programs sponsored by the community and other health agencies. Participates in unit conferences and staff development programs structured by the Education and Training Department.
• Maintains a professional image by appearance and manner in all working relationships whether interdepartmental, peer, physicians, co-workers, patients, and/or families.
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Graduate of a state-approved and accredited School of Registered Nursing.
• Currently licensed in the State of Practice.
• One-year recent acute hospital experience.
• BCLS Certification is required.
• ACLS and any other certificates that shows proof of any or advanced courses obtained.