RN Cardiovascular Services Full Time Days

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian (CHA HPMC) is a nationally recognized acute care facility that has been caring for the Hollywood community and Los Angeles Areas since 1924.

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CHA HPMC is also a part of the world-renown CHA Health System (CHS). CHS has CHA University which consists of 14 education institutions including medical school, nursing school and pharmacy.

CHA global network operates 81 hospitals and specialty clinics, 30 research and 31 bio / pharmaceutical / healthcare companies with 14,000 employees in seven countries.

Our New Facility is seeking for Top Talents

The best women’s hospital in Los Angeles is looking for current RN candidates to staff Operating Room, Emergency Department, Labor & Delivery and Mother-Baby care units to be housed in our expanding new patient tower facility scheduled to open next year.

Come be a part of this dedicated and caring team right in the heart of Hollywood.

Job Summary

General requirements :

• Assists physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processes radiological and physiological data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology procedures.
• Monitors patients hemodynamically per department protocols and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated.
• Assesses patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly. Prepares and educates patients and families prior to discharge.
• Administers medication as prescribed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting, and processing physiologic data during cardiovascular and interventional radiology, l procedures.
• Delivers all medications, before, during, and post-procedure, as prescribed by physician, documenting all medications delivered per hospital policy, and indicating any adverse reactions.
• Operates physiologic monitoring system understanding cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics.
• Assists the physician during the procedure by circulating with knowledge of guidewires, catheters, angioplasty, stent placement, coils and other devices during the procedure.
• Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing cardiovascular and interventional radiology related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
• Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values / readings;

and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and / or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner.

Applicable for the populations checked : Infant ( ) Pediatric ( ) Adult (X ) Geriatric (X )

• Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patient’s medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics.
• Connects EKG, pulse oximeter, and non-invasive blood pressure monitors to patient. Shaves, clips and preps puncture site, assists with patient transport to / from cath lab, and sets-up procedure tray.
• Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient when appropriate, reporting any abnormalities or concerns to physician.
• Educating patient regarding procedure and any discharge instructions.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to patient's comfort and privacy needs (confidentiality). Acts as patient advocate.

Professional requirements :

• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Uses computerized time clock correctly.
• Attends staff meetings and actively participates, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQl) activities.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the procedures for reporting and responding to facility emergencies such as fire, and disruption in utilities and hazardous materials spills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment capabilities, limitations, and appropriate / special applications.
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use computer systems.
• Communicates with physicians, administrative staff, co-workers, and patients / families in a respectful and caring manner.
• Demonstrates a positive professional image; performs responsibilities in a professional manner; demonstrates flexibility in the provision of patient care / service;

utilizes a collaborative approach with co-workers.

• Actively participates with training and / or proctoring of new hires and staff development.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work setting with changing assignments, varying staffing levels and patient care environments, and completes work on time.
• Consistently demonstrates critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Assists department management in the resolution and evaluation of problem situations.
• Assumes other duties as required.

Minimum Education :

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.

Preferred Education :

N / A

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications :

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a Cardiac Catherization Lab / Interventional Radiology lab.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work in a union environment.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications :

N / A

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation :

• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• BLS card
• ACLS card

Estimated hourly pay for this position is $47.59 to $76.38. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, referral bonus, other bonuses, etc.

Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Shift : Day

Hours : 6 : 30am - 3 : 00pm

Shift Hours : 8

Weekly Hours : 40

Type : Full-Time

FTE : 1.0