The Registered Nurse provides therapeutic care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures, managing complex physiological and behavioral needs. They act as the central communicator between the interventional cardiologist and the healthcare team to ensure safe and efficient procedures.
Requirements summary
Requires a BSN (with some grandfathering) and at least 2 years of experience in a Cath Lab or Intensive Care setting. Must hold active RN licensure in California along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
bachelor degreePatient AdvocacyACLSPatient EducationNursing ProcessElectrophysiologyCritical Care NursingInterventional CardiologyCentral Line CareCardiac Diagnostic ProceduresModerate SedationPICC Line CareVasoactive Medication Management
Job description
As an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide therapeutic care to patients.
The Registered Nurse is accountable for the coordination of patient care and education to the patient and family in accordance with the standards, policies, and practices in a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
The Cath Lab Registered Nurse will care for patients undergoing procedures in the Cath Lab who may need Impella, Intra-aortic balloon pumps, and/or temporary pacemaker insertions and initiate or adjust multiple vasoactive medication drips, familiarity with central lines or PICC lines and care for critically ill patients.
The Cath Lab Registered Nurse must be proficient in administering moderate sedation, ACLS skills, and monitor or circulate in Cath Lab procedures.
The Cath Lab Registered Nurse plays a pivotal role as the leader and central communicator for the cardiac care team, acting as the primary link between the interventional cardiologist, the patient, and the rest of the healthcare team.
Their leadership ensures smooth, efficient, and safe procedures, particularly in high-stakes, time-sensitive environments.
Essential Duties: The clinical practice of a Registered Nurse (RN) is to manage a complex process that requires an orderly method and adherence to scientific practice standards.
The RN manages the physiological and behavioral functioning combined with psychological and social support as related to the recovery process.
The priority of the professional activity is toward the improvement and/or maintenance of this state.
The RN classifies the patient’s condition based on physiological, psychological, and social risk morbidity and mortality to predict the amount of work required based on the application of the steps of the professional process.
The professional process is composed of six core steps (data collection, data assessment and nursing diagnosis, plan, implementation, evaluation, and patient teaching) used to manage the patient condition for the purpose of the treatment of human responses to actual or potential health problems, with the characteristics of altered functional ability and altered lifestyle, reducing risk of morbidity and mortality, and increasing the opportunity for recovery.
The RN demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.
The professional RN practices according to USCUH collaboration principles and demonstrates respectful teamwork and delegation.
Supports continuous and ongoing customer satisfaction through the hospital wide service excellence standards.
Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator or Department Director for Cardiac Cath Lab procedure room flow issues.
Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator for inventory control.
Completes initial and annual skills validations.
Functions as a patient advocate.
Assesses a patient’s knowledge base/understanding of their diagnostic and/or interventional procedure.
Plans, with the patient, the course of their testing/treatment in coordination with physician.
Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic, interventional and electrophysicolgy procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Assists with the performance of cardiac diagnostic tests in the Cath Lab Holding room when necessary.
Provides for continuous evaluation of patient care through the nursing process and patient satisfaction evaluation form.
Educates patient/patient’s family about procedure and treatment according to each patient’s individual needs and documents results.
Documents accurately, on chart, procedures performed and patient’s tolerance.
Provides for own professional growth regarding trends in clinical nursing, equipment and procedures through formal and informal continuing education.
Orients and instructs other unit personnel.
Demonstrates ability to positively influence other’s behavior by serving as a role model.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing (BSN) *Grandfathered from BSN if hired prior to 12/2019 Req 2 years experience in Cath Lab or Coronary or Surgical Intensive Care setting Req Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
Req Knowledge of medical procedures and conditions and ability to understand, follow and successfully perform duties, including whole blood collection, and apheresis procedures, in accordance with administrative and clinical policies, regulations and procedures.
Req Committed to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Req Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction and supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Pref 2 years recent experience in a cardiovascular lab with electrophysiology procedures Required Licenses/Certifications: Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only) The hourly rate range for this position is $44.00 - $95.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations. USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law. Notice of Non-discrimination Employment Equity Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report USC is a smoke-free environment Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$147979.htmld USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills. As a USC employee, you will enjoy excellent benefits and perks, and you will be a member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work. Application help If you need assistance during the application process, see our application help. (If you already work for USC, see Your USC career.) At any point you may also contact our HR Service Center for help at (213) 821-8100 or uschr@usc.edu. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!
