REGISTERED NURSE (RN), Special Procedures -Cath Lab

White Memorial Montebello is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Special Procedures department, specifically the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will observe, evaluate, and coordinate patient care in this specialized clinical setting, working with patients undergoing cardiac procedures. This is a contract position based in Los Angeles, CA.

Clinical Setting

White Memorial Montebello is a 192-bed hospital with a 70-year history serving the Los Angeles community. The Special Procedures department provides cardiac catheterization and related interventional services.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze relevant patient health data and assessment information
• Determine diagnoses and care issues based on assessment data
• Develop and implement care plans with interventions to achieve patient outcomes
• Coordinate care delivery and employ strategies to promote patient health and safety
• Evaluate progress toward patient outcomes
• Connect electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and alert physicians to changes in patient condition
• Record, analyze, and calculate hemodynamic parameters, shunts, valves, and related data
• Monitor patients, analyze EKG and hemodynamic parameters, and report significant changes to the physician
• Operate the computerized MIDAS system with accuracy throughout all procedures for patients of various ages
• Operate specialized equipment including Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Baxter Cardiac Output monitor, Automated Coagulation Timer (ACT) machine, American Optical Unistat Oximeter, Medrad injector, Life Pak defibrillator, Sony digital systems, and GE Advantx X-ray system
• Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to provide safe, healing, and compassionate care
• Provide health education to patients, families, and team members
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned
• Float to cardiovascular holding areas (pre-operative and post-operative) as needed

Schedule

Variable shifts Monday through Friday with staggered start times of 7 am, 8 am, or 9 am. On-call schedule includes after-hours availability with 1 to 2 days per week and 1 to 2 weekends per month (every other weekend). Days of the week for on-call duties vary by week.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification
• Impella experience is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse experience with critical care, medical-surgical, or cardiac catheterization lab/special procedures department experience
• Advanced Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification

Additional Requirements

All associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply. Scrubs are provided on-site. The hiring manager will conduct interviews.