Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC - RUHS - Cardiac Catheterization Lab - Moreno Valley

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System-Medical Center is seeking a
full-time Registered Nurse II/III - MC/CHC for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab located in Moreno Valley.

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Monitor Nurse -


* Monitors Cardiac, Neuro IR and Peripheral cases.


* Monitor and communicates vital signs during the case.


* Document the case in the hemodynamic monitoring program (Mac Lab) and Epic.


* Document supplies used (including logging implants, explanted items and special equipment)


* Prepare and submit NCDR (National Registry) for ICD and Cardiac Cath procedures.

Sedation Nurse -


* Administration of sedation and reversal medications


* Monitors and supports the patient according to the RUHS MC Sedation Policy


* Documents all medications in the EMR

Circulator Nurse -


* Prepares Diagnostic tools (IFR/FFR, IVUS, Ultrasound)


* Gathers and open sterile supplies to be handed off on the sterile field


* Runs diagnostic tests (ACT & Sats)


* Acts to support the Monitor and Sedation Nurse when needed

(Under the direct supervision of the Cath Lab Director, the Registered Nurse (RN) competently assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care provided to assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Practice Act and RUHS Policy and Procedures.

In addition, the RN will assist physicians and carry out their orders.

In performing these duties, the RN will be working with the following patient populations: adults (18 through 64 years), and geriatrics (65 years or older).

Finally, the RN will perform other duties as assigned)

The most competitive candidates will have at least one (1) year of experience working within a Catheterization Lab or experience working in the Intensive Care Unit.

Work schedule:
4/10 -7:00am - 5:30 pm

Position Requirements Upon Hire:


* Valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State of CA.


* Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association.


* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association.

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EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess, plan, organize and provide nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with physician instructions; make preliminary observations of patients and prepare patients for, medical treatment.

• Assist physicians in administering treatments and in performing medical examinations, diagnostic tests and surgical operations.

• Administer prescribed treatment and medications, including dispensing, as ordered to patients; chart treatment of patients; record and report significant changes in condition and general progress of patients.

• Counsel and advise patients, families and significant others regarding special medical problems and/or proper healthcare methods; prepare and maintain concise and complete records and...