Overview:
Founded in 1955, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a 394-bed, acute care, nonprofit community hospital located in Northridge, California. The hospital offers a full complement of award winning services, including the Leavey Cancer Center, a cardiovascular center, stroke center, the Center for Assault Treatment Services, a pediatric medical center, and the only pediatric trauma center in the San Fernando Valley. As a leading provider of compassionate, high-quality and affordable patient-centered care, we share a rich legacy with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. We are part of a 21-state network of nearly 9,000 physicians, 62,000 employees and more than 400 care centers. Visit for more information.
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Responsibilities
REGISTERED NURSE, Per Diem
CARDIAC CATHETERIZATIONNorthridge Hospital Medical Center ***$30K Sign On Bonus available*** The CATH LAB unit at Northridge Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking individuals who demonstrate patient care excellence. We are seeking a Registered Nurse
(RN)
for the CATH LAB to coordinate, supervise and implement patient care based on competence, professional expertise, knowledge and evidence-based practice. Under the direction of the invasive cardiologist, the
REGISTERED NURSE
assists in all assigned duties related to CATH LAB procedures. The RN is primarily responsible for nursing care and patient assessment during all phases of CATH LAB procedures. The RN participates as a circulator. surgical scrub assistant, monitors and processes hemodynamic data.. The Registered Nurse is expected to practice autonomously, consistent with professional standards, Nurse Practice Act and hospital job description specific to the unit. This position is critical to the success of Northridge Medical Center and requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission and organizational values of the Dignity Health system. In addition, Dignity Health has made the conscious decision to implement solutions that will improve patient care outcomes and nursing competencies. As a result, all RN candidates considered for this position will be required to take a series of assessments during our application and interviewing process that include a basic math assessment and a thorough behavioral-based questionnaire in addition to providing up to three professional references and a copy of your most recent performance evaluation. This position is represented by SEIU L121RN and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years full-time experience within the last three years in either or any of the following required: critical care unit, preferably coronary care or post cardiac surgery, emergency room department or interventional cardiac or radiology catheterization laboratory.
- ACLS and BLS required. PALS required within 6 months from date of hire.
- McKesson Hemodynamics, QSIGHT inventory management and current image archiving system within six months of employment.
- Must be licensed by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
- LA City Fire Card required within 90 days of hire.