Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse III - 10 Hour Days

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary:
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 Electrophysiology Lab, part of 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, Arrythmias, 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 a fast-paced environment (Electrophysiology Lab). 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 Electrophysiology patients that undergo such procedures as ablations, pacemaker and ICD insertions, and other Electrophysiology procedures. -The position includes prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure. Responsibilities include: On-call coverage for emergency procedures weekends and holidays with an expected 2 hour maximum response/arrival time.
The schedule for this position will be four 10 hour shifts as well as being part of an on-call rotation for weekends and holidays.
Educational Requirements:
BSN Strongly preferred
Licenses:
Valid California License Required
ACLS required
CCRN, CVRN, or Electrophysiology specific certification preferred. -(Candidates must commit to obtaining a specialty certification within one year of hire to maintain CNIII status)
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of Acute Care Nursing experience required Minimum of 1 year of Critical Care experience strongly recommended Special Procedures/Cardiac Cath Lab/EP experience preferred in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions with all patient populations for CN II or III qualification Minimum 2 years of appropriate Cath Lab/EP experience required for CN III qualification, otherwise will be considered CN II. Meets clinical criteria and protocol for Clinical Nurse III (minimum 3-5 years RN experience) Critical Care or Emergency Department strongly recommended.
Physical Demands:
The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, transport patients and equipment, gurneys, pull and transfer patients from bed to procedure table. Able to stand for prolonged periods of time wearing lead aprons weighing 15 - 20 lbs. for prolonged periods of time.
Working Title: Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse III - 10 Hour Days
Department: Electrophysiology Lab
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Nursing
Job Specialty: Nursing
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 10 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$56.14 - $89.82

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