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A position exists for an experienced Critical Care RN to provide care to patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the VA Long Beach Health Care System. The Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN functions as part of a team which provides care to patients undergoing a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures which utilize advanced technologies. Duties include patient monitoring, education, moderate sedation administration, hemodynamic monitoring, prep and scrub assist.
07/15/2019 to 08/02/2019
$87,318 - $126,580 per year
VM 2 - 3
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
3
No
Yes
CBDE-10549773-19-DN
539208400
The incumbent will work in partnership with radiation technologists, physicians, and CVTs in performing diagnostic, interventional and Electrophysiology procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The RN, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, is accountable to peers for the advancement of group practice in the lab. The RN will be responsible for Performance Improvement activities within the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The RN provides advanced nursing assessment and care, hemodynamic monitoring, medication and moderate sedation administration under the direct supervision of the physician, ensures patient comfort and support, and provides patient/family education. These duties are performed pre, intra, and post-procedurally. The position reports to the Cardiology Nurse Manager. The RNs role will include, but is not limited to the following: - Function with a high degree of teamwork, utilize critical thinking, and demonstrate exceptional communication skills with all intra- and interdisciplinary partners. - Provide complex nursing care to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural needs of critically ill patients including those requiring mechanical ventilation. - Aseptically prepare patient and the surgical field, select required instruments, catheters, guide wires and ancillary equipment necessary for the prescribed procedure. Preps and drapes patient according to protocol; assist in maintaining sterile field, helping with catheter exchanges, injections, and balloon dilatation. - Provide venous access via initiation of an intravenous (IV) line - Prepare and administer medications (including those given for moderate sedation) as directed by the physician for all emergent and non-emergent procedures in the Cath and EP Labs and/or for transesophageal echo's (TEE) with appropriate patient monitoring, assessment, and documentation. - Assist in hemodynamic and ECG monitoring of the patient - Cares for patients requiring invasive equipment to include an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and/or temporary pacemaker - Conducts quality control procedures on equipment. - Follows strict adherence to sterile technique, infection control, and safety practices. - Maintains knowledge of the functioning of a transvenous pacemaker, and new technological equipment added to the Cath/EP Lab. - Transports patients pre and post procedure. - Participates in the ordering and maintenance of adequate inventory. - Participates in the scheduling of Cath/EP Lab patients and consult management. - Participates in policy and procedure formation, maintains current knowledge of The Joint Commission requirements, significantly contributes to annual proficiency data. - Participates in assigned Hospital Committees and collegial teaching to staff outside of Cardiology. - Supports and enhances organization's core values. - Participates and functions independently with Cardiac Cath/EP projects and Quality Assurance - Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: 40 hours a week
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
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Annual leave shall accrue for full-time Nurses, and Nurse Anesthetists at the rate of 8 hours for each full biweekly pay period.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
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NOTE: Candidate's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience as an RN will be evaluated to determine if the experience is of an acceptable level of quality with regard to the following four dimensions of nursing: Practice, Professional Development, Collaboration and Scientific Inquiry. Each dimension of practice has criteria that demonstrate essential core competencies for VHA Nursing Personnel.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/02/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10549773.
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