Registered Nurse (RN) Interventional Radiology 10HR, Full time days
PIH Health
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Posted: 21-Oct-24
Location: Downey, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 23285
PIH Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled RN Interventional Radiology 10HR to join our team at PIH Health Downey Hospital. This full-time, mid-career position is integral to our commitment to providing exceptional patient care in the Radiology Department. The selected candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care during interventional and diagnostic radiology procedures, ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes. Collaborating closely with Radiologists, ordering physicians, and staff nurses, the RN will play a pivotal role in patient care planning and execution. Key responsibilities include managing the universal protocol/time out process, mentoring Radiology Technologists in IV starts for contrast injections, and providing expert placement of PICC lines and midline catheters. The RN will also support the department by conducting patient assessments, managing IV lines, overseeing oxygen care, maintaining crash carts, and applying restraints when necessary. As a member of the PIH Health network, which serves millions across the Los Angeles County, Orange County, and San Gabriel Valley region, the successful candidate will contribute to a healthcare system renowned for patient care excellence and technological innovation. This role requires a compassionate professional with excellent guest relations skills, advanced patient care and assessment abilities, and a strong understanding of the legal aspects of nursing. The RN will be expected to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and patient confidentiality, working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible patient experience and outcomes.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Hospital - Whittier, PIH Health Hospital - Downey and PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 27 outpatient medical locations, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services.
The organization is recognized by Watson Health as one of the nation’s Top Hospitals, and College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. PIH Health is certified as a Great Place to Work TM.For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Competent in conscious sedation
Knowledgeable in legal aspects of nursing
Advanced patient care and assessment skills
Basic computer skills
Excellent guest relations skills
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current California RN license
Current BCLS, ACLS certification
EKG and arrhythmia management skills
Excellent organizational skills, works independently, good communication skills
Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (Preferred)
At least 1-year experience in Interventional Radiology procedures (Preferred)
At least 1-year experience in Critical Care or Emergency Services (Preferred)
Experience with moderate IV sedation (Preferred)
Completion of an approved PICC and ultrasound course and experience in PICC placement (Preferred)
PIH Health is the Communities’ Health and Wellness Partner
Our network of highly trained and compassionate physicians, nurses, clinicians, staff and volunteers work tirelessly and collaboratively every day to maintain and enhance the health and wellbeing of every member of our service areas. And when needed, we are here to coordinate care, manage chronic disease, and treat health conditions for the best possible outcomes.
We’re a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with three hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
We serve more than 3.7 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region.
Why PIH Health?
Our culture is built around our core values, which are the guiding principles for everything we do. For over 60 years, PIH Health has maintained a sense of community and a family-like cultur...e where patients are the top priority, and employees and volunteers are proud to be affiliated with such an outstanding organization.
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Our Whittier campus delivers outstanding and compassionate care to patients, every day. Among other awards, PIH Health Hospital - Whittier has been named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals® for the third consecutive year by Truven Health Analytics. PIH Health Hospital in Whittier, CA is located 30 minutes east of Los Angeles, close to the Los Angeles and Orange County border. There are many great communities in which to live that surround the hospital. This means easy access to work, great dining, shopping, entertainment and spectacular beaches. Whatever your passion, you’ll find the right place for it here.
PIH Health Hospital - Downey is a nonprofit hospital with a rich, nearly 100-year history of meeting the healthcare needs of its community. The Downey campus is part of the PIH Health comprehensive health network consisting of two hospitals, 18 medical office locations and a host of specialty services. According to US News & World Report, the hospital scores highly in patient safety and orthopedics. With 955 employees, the hospital is the 5th largest employer in the city of Downey.