RN Cath Lab - PT Days - FVR - 70263-1A

Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Location: Fountain Valley
Job Type:
Department: Lab - Cardiovascular-FVR

UC Title: Registered Nurse FVR-7

Position Number: 41074433

Reports to: Mgr, Cath Lab FVR

Working Title: Registered Nurse FVR-7

Cost Center: Lab - Cardiovascular-FVR (422111) 

Bargaining Unit: NUHW-RNs & Prof

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 3/20/2024

Job Code: 008425

Hours: 24

Shift: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.6

Position Summary: 

The Cardiovascular RN is responsible to ensure the patient safety during the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology/Neuro Interventional Radiology/ procedures. The RN is responsible for maintaining communication with the physician and charge/or manager to keep the flow throughout the day. The RN is responsible for staying abreast of the changes to department and industry standard. The RN is responsible for filtering this information to the procedural staff members. On call requirement with a 30-minute response time. Department Procedures include but are not limited to: Coronary angiogram/angioplasty, Peripheral angiogram/angioplasty, Neuro interventional angiogram/angioplasty, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) and Thoracic vessel repair, Neuro Coronary Peripheral Pulmonary Thrombectomy, Central/Port placement and removal, Electrophysiology procedures including Ablation, Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) procedures, Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE), Cardioversion, and Stress Tests.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our: 

Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits). 

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 1-year acute care experience; Preferred: Intensive Care Unit, Cath Lab/IR, Emergency Department; Telemetry experience may be considered; Ability to identify and interpret ECG Rhythms, knowledge of vasoactive medications. Current California RN License; Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification. Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification. The qualified candidate must be a graduate of an accredited RN program, possess a current California RN license and have a least with 1-year acute care experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Intensive Care Unit, or Emergency Department. Telemetry experience may be considered. Has full command (verbal and written) of the English language. Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served; 12 Lead EKG interpretations required; Annual Update, Education assignments; Completion of all teaching assignments provided for professional enhancement.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Preferred Qualifications: 

Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php 

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. 

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.