Job Description

The RN for the Cardiac Cath Lab based within the Interventional Services department provides comprehensive patient care before, during and after procedures. Responsibilities include patient preparation, operation of devices such as IABP, Impella, IVUS and atherectomy/thrombectomy equipment as well as procedural monitoring and recovery support. 

The Cath Lab Clinical Nurse II (CN2) embodies the essence of professional Registered Nursing, assuming both responsibility and accountability for patients within a designated time frame. Utilizing the nursing process and collaborative input from the healthcare team, the CN2 delivers comprehensive care.

They exemplify the professional standards set forth by the American Nurses Association (ANA), actively engaging in ethical considerations, educational endeavors, evidence-based practice, and research.

Additionally, they champion quality improvement initiatives, demonstrate leadership prowess, foster collaboration among peers, evaluate professional practice, optimize resource utilization, promote environmental health, and advocate for patients as integral components of clinical nursing practice.

Qualifications

• BSN or MSN – required Current California RN license – required
• ACLS, BCLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association – required
• At least 3 years of ICU or IR or Cath Lab experience – required
• At least 2 years of recent Cath Lab interventional procedure experience – preferred
• Ability to wear lead and stand for long periods of time
• Able to cover on call with 30 minute response time
• Knowledge of Hemodynamic physiologic monitor, and infusion pumps
• Ability to operate interventional equipment included but not limited to EKOS, IABP Impella, atherectomy devices
• Willingness to cross train to Interventional Radiology and cover outpatient areasAbility to implement interventions that are pertinent to goals established in the plan of care
• Ability to evaluate the effective of interventions toward the attainment of established goals and to recognize the need to reassess or reset goal parameters
• Ability to develop and implement and evaluate patient care plan actively involving patients, family, and staff
• Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire

About the Hospital

UCLA Health hospitals ranked #1 in both Los Angeles and California and rose to #3 nationally in an annual evaluation published today by U.S. News & World Report - the highest set of rankings UCLA has received in its history.

UCLA Health once again earned a coveted spot on the national honor roll, which names only the 20 hospitals that provide the highest-quality care across a wide range of procedures and conditions.