RN Job
Charge Nurse-Cath Lab
Job Description
The Charge Nurse-Cath Lab demonstrates advance competency in nursing related to the specialty practice of cardiac disease and cardiac diagnostic testing and cardiac invasive procedures. Exhibits thorough understanding of cardiac conditions associated with healthy vs. unhealthy, pathologic heart function. Works collaboratively with department leadership to provide clinical supervision of a team of licensed and unlicensed staff during assigned shift.
Functions in a skills mix environment and utilizes discretion and independent judgment to coordinate daily operations for the shift based on the needs of the patient population served, established professional practice model (Duffy's Quality-Caring Model), applicable regulatory standards and requirements, and approved clinical practice standards, policies and procedures.
Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing required. Minimum of three years nursing experience in area of specialty in a department with an equivalent patient acuity level required. Minimum of one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
Substantial knowledge of cardiac procedural and perianesthesia nursing, state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice required. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and population served.
Licensures and Certifications:
Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association requ…
About the Hospital
Loma Linda University Health is an academic medical center operating six hospitals and a network of clinics in the western United States, and is affiliated with a physician practice corporation, and affiliate organizations around the world. These medical services interact with the eight schools that make up our healthcare focused university. This mutual pursuit of excellence leads to outstanding care for our patients and great learning opportunities for our students.
Loma Linda University Health treats more than 1.5 million outpatients every year and serves as a Level I trauma center for a region covering more than 25% of California. Built for and by our community, our new medical campus and hospital towers help us provide the highest levels of care to even more people than ever before.
