"Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology Lab - 10 Hour Days"

Job Description

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you!

The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction.

As a Clinical Nurse III, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. You will work in an extremely fast-paced environment (Electrophysiology procedure rooms). EP Procedures include arrhythmia ablations, cardiac implantable electronic devices such as pacemakers and cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs). You will also be cross-trained to use your clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric. This role entails care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure. Responsibilities include: On-call coverage for urgent EP procedures on weekends and holidays with a response time of 120 minutes.

The schedule for this position will be four (4) ten-hour shifts on weekdays, as well as being on-call for weekends approximately once every six weeks, as well as holidays on a rotating basis.

Qualifications

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required

BSN strongly preferred

License/Certification:

Valid California RN License required

ACLS and PALS from the American Heart Association required

CCRN, CVRN, or RCES required (or obtain within one year of hire to maintain CN III status)

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of Acute Care Nursing experience required

At least 1 year of Critical Care experience strongly recommended

Experience in Electrophysiology or Cath Lab procedures preferred

Experience preferred in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with all patient populations for CN II or III qualification

A minimum of 3 years of appropriate Cath Lab/EP experience required for CN III qualification, otherwise will be considered CN II.

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Req ID: 12572
Working Title: Registered Nurse - Electrophysiology Lab - 10 Hour Days
Department: Electrophysiology Lab
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Nursing
Job Specialty: RN
Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT
Primary Shift: Day
Shift Duration: 10 hour
Base Pay: $58.96 - $94.34