RN Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Overview

(RN) Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - 137966 at UC San Diego Health

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 evaluating 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. This role supports an excellent AMI program.

• Provide autonomous nursing care for patient populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge, practicing within ANA Standards of Practice and Professional Performance.
• Assess patients, implement nursing interventions, and evaluate results during cardiac and peripheral vascular catheterization procedures.
• Circulate or monitor diagnostic and interventional procedures for coronary, carotid, renal, and lower extremity cases.
• Coordinate with the healthcare team, direct and support other team members, and ensure accurate electronic documentation.
• Support an excellent AMI program and maintain professional, compassionate patient care and attitude.

• 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 obtain 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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

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

• On call 5:30pm-7am Monday-Friday with 24-hour call on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Must be able to wear a lead apron.
• Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $131,335 - $184,078 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%). Hourly Equivalent: $62.90 - $88.16. The hiring pay scale 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).

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UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego Health maintains a tobacco-free environment. UC San Diego Health is drug-free and may require drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: final candidate must disclose any misconduct determinations within the last seven years.