Registered Nurse Cardiovascular Lab Per Diem Days

Company: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location: Palm Springs
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Job Description:

Desert Regional Medical Center is a 385-bed acute-care hospital classified as a stroke receiving center and level 2 trauma facility with an innovative, patient centered and evidence-based Rehabilitation Services Department. ---Our compassionate team provides a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including acute care rehabilitation, joint replacement & spinal surgery, neurosurgery, ICU, Telemetry, step-down care, skilled nursing, as well as outpatient therapy, hand and lymphedema clinics.



GENERAL DUTIES:
The Clinical Nurse provides care to complex patients. Functions as a clinical resource in a specific unit. Participates in the development of orientation and training and acts as a preceptor to less experienced staff. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES:

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• Pre-op duties includes, but is not limited to, pre-op telephone interview and education, patient assessment documented, IV initiation, administer pre-op medications, complete medication reconciliation form. Complete appropriate documentation, i.e. consent, orders, ACC form.
  
• Procedural nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the administration of moderate sedation and medications, assessment, physio- monitoring, circulating and emergency procedures.
  
• Recovery room duties include assessment, monitoring and emergency procedures. Administer medications according to policy. Discharges patients with appropriate documentation.
  
• Familiarization, nursing skills and competencies with Cath Lab procedures includes but is not limited to Right and Left Heart Catherization, PCI, intra-coronary stent, thrombolysis and pacemakers. Consistently recognizes evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.
  
• Provides effective patient management through use of the nursing process.
  
• Consistently performs proficiently which includes but is not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit, adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs.
  
• Complete and accurate charting.
  
• Patient transport.
  
• Demonstrate ability to cross train and work in other areas of nursing.
  
• Ordering and maintenance of supplies.
  
• Functions as a resource to co-workers. Acts as a preceptor to peers and students.
  
• Participates in department and hospital PI plan.
  
• Follows hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
  
• Complete advanced clinical nurse criteria.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
  ***1 year Cath Lab experience needed***
  Required:
  
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  • Current CA Registered Nurse License
    
  • Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
    
  • Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (maintain current at all times within 30 days of hire)
    
  • Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
    
  • Possess active listening skills
    
  • Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
    
  • Able to independently manage multiple priorities
    
  • Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire
    
    Pay Range: $51.66 - $79.40
    Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience
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