Registered Nurse (RN) - IR

Job Type: Per Diem Job Shift: Days Holiday Rotation: Department: IR Under the direction of the Cardiologist, Radiologist, Surgeon, or Director provides nursing support and nursing processes including patient assessment and intervention during Non-Invasive Imaging procedures. Provides direct patient care during the pre procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural phases.

Performs, and is responsible for providing conscious sedation and a variety of nursing functions within the Imaging Department including Nuclear Medicine Stress Test and Non-Invasive Imaging Procedures. Performs other duties as required Ability to read, write, hear and verbally communicate in English to the degree required to perform the job.

Satisfactory completion of a formal Registered Nursing program as approved by the California Board of Registered Nurses. BSN preferred. Current State of California Registered Nurse License in Active status. Current BLS certification; current ACLS certification. Four (4) years minimum, experience as a Registered Nurse in critical care setting (ICU, CCU) in an acute care hospital.

Critical care skills required; CCRN preferred. Two (2) years minimum, recent conscious sedation experience required. Non-Invasive Cardiology RN work experience is preferred. Completion of basic 12-lead EKG class (completion date- prior to 60th day of employment) as required. Physical requirements: must have adequate back and general health to wear personal protective equipment during procedures.

Professional requirements: (per work history) excellent interpersonal communication skills; works well in team environments; and presents self in a calm and professional manner, including during stressful circumstances. Excellent attendance record #LI-KB6