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Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of America)
Full-time (0.9 FTE) works 72 hours per pay period 12 hour varied shifts, plus additional on call shifts required.
The Catheterization Angiography Laboratory aims to provide minimally invasive catheter based radiological procedures to inpatients and outpatients for The Catheterization Angiography Laboratory aims to provide minimally invasive catheter-based radiological procedures to inpatients and outpatients for diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention. The population served by the Cath Angio Lab is inclusive of all age spectrums, from the neonate to the elderly patient with congenital heart disease, arteriosclerotic heart disease, valvular disease, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, pulmonary disease, neurovascular disease, osteoporosis. The Cath Angio Lab specializes in adult interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, neuroradiology, and vascular interventions. The diagnostic procedures performed in the lab typically use the administration of contrast media for visualization of selective anatomical structures and measurement of pressures and blood flow for determination of vascular integrity.
The Clinical Nurse performs established nursing procedures using clinical knowledge and special procedures, i.e., angiography (neuro, cardiac, diagnostic, vascular interventions, and electrophysiology). This individual will work with adults and pediatrics, conduct hemodynamic monitoring, and problem-solve and troubleshoot. This person must be able to work under stress and pressure and deal effectively with a variety of people. The Clinical Nurse (CN) is an RN who provides hands-on care to patients, practicing in an evidence-based manner within the Scope of Practice of the California Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care, and hospital policies. Within that role, the CN performs all steps of the nursing process, including assessing patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications. The CN partners with the patient's family wherever possible, considering all aspects of care to deliver family-centered care.
The Cath Angio Lab at Stanford provides Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Neuroradiology, and Vascular services. This is unique as most Cath Labs tend to run strictly cardiac, with EP being its own separate service, where our lab houses all of the services listed above. We are also a comprehensive stroke center and provide interventional neuroradiology services for patients requiring stroke interventions. Our lab is large and complex, and we run between 8 and 10 procedural rooms daily. Our patient population is highly complex, with some of the country's highest acuity patients, allowing our nurses to maintain and expand their clinical skills and knowledge. We provide extensive training to our newly hired nurses with a comprehensive orientation plan. There are many opportunities for our nurses to grow professionally. We encourage our nurses to participate in unit-based staff-led councils to address critical issues and facilitate change. We also fully support our nurses in advancing in our Clinical Ladder.
Preferred Experience: Recent Critical Care experience within the last two years. One (1) year of recent Cath Lab experience. ER experience is considered if experience includes care of critical care patients, knowledge of vasoactive drips and ventilators. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
Why Stanford Health Care:
*We are a top 10 ranked level 1 trauma magnet facility in the U.S. with world recognition and state-of-the-art facilities.
*We invest in your continued career growth with yearly education funds of $2,000.00 and invest in your retirement with a robust matching program.
*Our nursing positions offer a career ladder and continued pay growth.
*We help you commute to work for free and offer a relocation bonus to make a possible move more manageable for you and your family.
Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying. Education: Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university; BSN required. Licensure/Certification: Current California RN license. Current AHA Healthcare Provider BLS and ACLS certification. Experience: Recent Critical Care experience within the last 2 years required. One (1) year of recent Cath Lab experience preferred. ER experience considered if experience includes care of critical care patients, knowledge of vasoactive drips, and ventilators. Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
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Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $84.84 - $97.87 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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