- Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913.
- We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area.
- In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence.
- We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers.
- Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining.
- There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.
- Job Summary: Observes, evaluates, and coordinates the care given to patients in the Special Procedures department.
- Participates in direct and indirect care of all related activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and mission of the organization.
- Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred Registered Nurse experience with critical care experience or medical-surgical or experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedure department: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification: Required Advanced Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required Essential Functions: Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation.
- Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues.
- Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes.
- Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment.
- Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes.
- Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.
- Connect electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and alerts doctor of any changes in patient condition.
- Records analyzes hemodynamic parameters and calculates shunt and valves and other data.
- Monitors patient, analyzes electrocardiogram (EKG) and hemodynamic parameter and reports to physician any changes in patient's condition.
- Operates computerized MIDAS system with accuracy and evaluates and reports significant data and findings throughout all procedures for all patients of various age groups.
- Operates other specialized equipment: Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Baxter Cardiac Output, Automated Coagulation Timer (ACT) machine, American Optical Unistat Oximeter, Medrad injector, Life Pak, Defibrillator, Sony digital systems, GE Advantx X-ray system.
- Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment.
- Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members.
- Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- Organizational Requirements: Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients.
- Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
- Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
