RN III Cath Lab 8 Hour Full Time Days - Tenet Healthcare (California)

RN III Cath Lab 8 Hour Full Time Days - 2105022735 Description : $20K Sign On Bonus  JFK Memorial Hospital has provided medical care to residents in the Coachella Valley since 1966. A group of physicians, including Dr. Reynaldo Carreon, founded the hospital and today one of JFK’s cross streets is named in his honor. Position Overview: Under the Direction of the Cath Lab Director, and in conjunction with the Cath Lab Medical Director, the Cath Lab RN – III will perform multiple duties as assigned. Able to rotate through Cath lab roles: scrub, monitor, circulator. Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Operates hemodynamic monitoring devices effectively to ensure accurate documentation of procedures. Administers medications safely & accurately and reevaluates effectiveness. Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations. Participates in patient/family health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Ensures excellent aseptic/sterile technique in the Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) environment. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures. Assists with various cardiovascular diagnostic & interventional procedures under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist/Internationalist. Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues. Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit. Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously. Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff. Is receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance and policy and procedure. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Qualifications : Position Qualifications: The qualified candidate must possess current CA RN license 5 years healthcare experience and 5 years Cath Lab Scrub experience. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse Program. Basic and Advance Cardiac Life Support certification, extensive knowledge of the care of the cardiovascular studies. Possess the required knowledge to assist in performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic examinations. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served. BSN and RCIS certification preferred. #LI-JG1 Job : Nursing Primary Location : CA-Indio : Hospital/Facility : John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Job Type: : Full-time Shift Type: : Days : : Req ID: 2105022735

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