1 year of experience in PCU, ED, ICU, Procedural IR, Cath Lab, or PACU
BLS and ACLS certification from AHA
Experience with radial bands, groin management, and Femostops
Experience in caring for critical cardiac patients and post-cardiac surgical patients
Responsibilities
Prep and pre-op patients for cath lab, EP lab, or CVOR procedures
Recover patients from moderate sedation or general anesthesia
Assist in noninvasive procedures like TEE/CV and loop implants
Manage vascular access sites post-procedure
Titrate vasoactive drips and manage radial bands and Femostops
Pull venous and arterial sheaths
Monitor patients returning from various cardiac and interventional procedures
Benefits
Full-time position with 12-hour shifts
Alternating shifts from 5:30am to 8:30am
TEE call on weekends for 5 hours
Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac recovery environment
Engagement in a variety of advanced cardiac and interventional procedures
Full Job Description
This is a full-time position with 12-hour shifts at Scripps Memorial La Jolla. M-F with shifts alternating between 5:30am, 6am, 7am, and 8:30am. TEE call on weekends for 5 hours.
Join us as an EP/Cath Lab Recovery RN where you will:
Prep/pre-op patients going into a cathlab/EP lab or CVOR procedure.
Recover patients having either moderate sedation or general anesthesia and returning from:
Left or Right heart catheterization.
Peripheral angiogram
Cardiac ablations
Pacemaker/ICD implants
Structural hearts such as:
TAVR
Mitral Clip
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
Interventional Radiology procedures such as:
Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram
Biopsies
Port placement
Spinal Procedures
CVOR patients such as thoracotomies, sternal wire removal, and laser lead extractions.
Assist in noninvasive procedures such as:
TEE/CV
Loop implants
TILT Table Testing
Manage vascular access sites with close monitoring in the post-procedure arena
Management of radial bands and Femostops
Pull venous and Arterial Sheaths
Titrate vasoactive gtts
Qualifications Join us as an EP/Cath Lab Recovery RN where you will:
Prep/pre-op patients going into a cathlab/EP lab or CVOR procedure.
Recover patients having either moderate sedation or general anesthesia and returning from:
Left or Right heart catheterization.
Peripheral angiogram
Cardiac ablations
Pacemaker/ICD implants
Structural hearts such as:
TAVR
Mitral Clip
Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device
Interventional Radiology procedures such as:
Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram
Biopsies
Port placement
Spinal Procedures
CVOR patients such as thoracotomies, sternal wire removal, and laser lead extractions.
Assist in noninvasive procedures such as:
TEE/CV
Loop implants
TILT Table Testing
Manage vascular access sites with close monitoring in the post-procedure arena
Management of radial bands and Femostops
Pull venous and Arterial Sheaths
Titrate vasoactive gtts
Required:
Current CA RN License
One (1) year of PCU, ED, ICU, Procedural IR or Cathlab, or PACU experience.
BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Must have experience with radial bands, groin management, and Femostops
Must have experience with care of the critical cardiac patient and care of the post cardiac surgical/procedure patient
Preferred:
Prep and Recovery experience
Strong Cardiac experience or ICU
Knowledge of patient focused care delivery
Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
About The EW Scripps Company
The EW Scripps Company is a media company that owns and operates television stations, radio stations, and newspapers across the United States. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The EW Scripps Company has 60 television stations and 31 radio stations in 42 markets. The company has been publicly traded on the NASDAQ since 1988.
