Adventist Health

Simi Valley

Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.
Job Summary:
Observes, evaluates, and coordinates the care given to patients in the Special Procedures department. Participates in direct and indirect care of all related activities according to the policies, procedures, philosophy and mission of the organization.
Job Requirements:

 Education and Work Experience:
 <ul>
 <li>Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN): Preferred</li>
 <li>Registered Nurse experience with critical care experience or medical-surgical or experience in a Cardiac Cath Lab/Special Procedure department: Preferred</li>
 </ul>


 Licenses/Certifications:
 <ul>
 <li>Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice: Required</li>
 <li>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS OR HS-ACLS OR RQIACLS) certification: Required</li>
 <li>Advanced Electrocardiogram (EKG) certification: Preferred</li>
 <li>Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required</li>
 </ul>


 Essential Functions:
 <ul>
 <li>Collects relevant data pertinent to the patient's health or situation. Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnosis and care issues. Develops a plan that prescribes interventions to attain outcomes. Implements the plan, coordinates care delivery, and employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Evaluates progress toward attaining outcomes. Identifies outcomes for the patient or the patient's situation.</li>
 <li>Connect electrocardiogram (EKG) leads and alerts doctor of any changes in patient condition. Records analyzes hemodynamic parameters and calculates shunt and valves and other data. Monitors patient, analyzes electrocardiogram (EKG) and hemodynamic parameter and reports to physician any changes in patient's condition.</li>
 <li>Operates computerized MIDAS system with accuracy and evaluates and reports significant data and findings throughout all procedures for all patients of various age groups. Operates other specialized equipment: Datascope Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Baxter Cardiac Output, Automated Coagulation Timer (ACT) machine, American Optical Unistat Oximeter, Medrad injector, Life Pak, Defibrillator, Sony digital systems, GE Advantx X-ray system.</li>
 <li>Collaborates with the team of patient, family, and healthcare providers in providing patient care in a safe, healing, humane, and caring environment. Provides learning opportunities for patients/family members and team members. Directly provides health information to patients, families, and treatment team.</li>
 <li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</li>
 </ul>


 Organizational Requirements:
 Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

AHSV - Hospital Simi Valley CA Adventist Health Job ID #12872. Posted job title: surgery rn, special procedures, full-time, evening

Permanent RN - Special Procedures

Apply for this Permanent Special Procedures (RN) position with Adventist Health at AHSV - Hospital in Simi Valley, CA.