Location
Palo Alto, CA | United States
Job description
Job Details
- Shift: 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday
- Work Location: Onsite; Palo Alto, CA
Duties and Responsibilities
- The Catheterization Angiography Laboratory aims to provide minimally invasive catheter-based radiological procedures to inpatients and outpatients for diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention
- The Cath Angio Lab specializes in adult interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, neuroradiology, and vascular interventions
- The diagnostic procedures performed in the lab typically use the administration of contrast media for visualization of selective anatomical structures and measurement of pressures and blood flow for determination of vascular integrity
- The Clinical Nurse performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge and special procedures, i. e., angiography (neuro, cardiac, diagnostic, vascular interventions, and electrophysiology)
- This individual will work with adults and pediatrics, conduct hemodynamic monitoring, and problem-solve and troubleshoot
- Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications
- The CN partners with the patients family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care to deliver family-centered care
Requirements
Education
- Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; BSN required
- Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying
Experience
- One (1) year of recent Cath Lab experience
- ER experience is considered if experience includes care of critical care patients, knowledge of vasoactive drips and ventilators
- Recent Critical Care experience within the last 2 years required
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS - Basic Life Support required
- Current AHA Healthcare Provider and ACLS certification
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401k
Job tags
Salary
$85 - $95 per hour
