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Description

For everything they do and every

life they touch, we're grateful to work with some of the most skilled and

compassionate nurses anywhere. They truly are heroes to our patients, to each

other, and to the community. If you have a passion for making a positive impact

on others' lives and the nursing profession, come to UCLA Health.

The RN for the

Heart Cath Lab based within the Cardiology Services department provides

comprehensive patient care before, during and after procedures.

Responsibilities include patient preparation, operation of devices such as

IABP, Impella, IVUS and atherectomy/thrombectomy equipment as well as

procedural monitoring and recovery support.

The Cath Lab

Clinical Nurse II (CN2) embodies the essence of professional Registered

Nursing, assuming both responsibility and accountability for patients within a

designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process and collaborative input

from the healthcare team, the CN2 delivers comprehensive care. They exemplify

the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA),

actively engaging in ethical considerations, educational endeavors,

evidence-based practice, and research. Additionally, they champion quality

improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership prowess, foster collaboration

among peers, evaluate professional practice, optimize resource utilization,

promote environmental health, and advocate for patients as integral components

of clinical nursing practice.

Salary Range:

$62.43 - $92.81 Hourly

Qualifications

+ BSN or MSN - required

+ Current California RN license - required

+ ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required

+ At least 3 years of Adult ICU or IR or Cath Lab experience - required

+ CVRN or CCRN Certification - preferred

+ Ability to cover on-call with a 30 minute response time

+ Knowledge of Hemodynamic physiologic monitor, and infusion pumps

+ Ability to operate interventional equipment included but not limited to EKOS, IABP Impella, atherectomy devices

+ Willingness to cross train to Interventional Radiology and cover outpatient areas

+ Ability to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care

+ Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters

+ Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff

+ Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire

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