Job DescriptionDo you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Would you like to take your nursing skills to the next level in a state-of-the-art environment dedicated to making the MRI process as stress-free as possible? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.The S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center, a division of Cedars-Sinai, offers a full range of imaging services for adults and children. Each year, almost 500,000 inpatient and outpatient exams and procedures are performed and interpreted at the center. Our physicians are board certified by the American Board of Radiology in their respective subspecialties. Our subspecialized imaging physicians, American College of Radiology certified technologists and customer-service oriented staff provide our patients with state-of-the-art imaging technologies and innovative treatment options in a compassionate environment.Summary of Essential Duties:
Observe signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to medications/treatments/procedures
Administration of medication and therapeutic agents
Assesses signs and symptoms to determine normal vs. abnormal characteristics
Plans and implements care based on observations
Implements and documents appropriate reporting, referrals and care in accordance with standardized practices/procedures
Initiates emergency procedures when indicated
Identifies patients' ability to follow directions/instructions and give consent
Identifies and assesses patient safety concerns, intervenes to provide a safe environment and evaluates effectiveness of intervention for patients
QualificationsQualifications:Education:
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required
BSN preferred
License/Certification:
Current, unrestricted California RN License
ACLS or PALS certification
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of Acute Care Nursing experience required
2 years of Imaging Nursing experience preferred
Ability to read EKG's, expert at IV starting, and monitoring sedated patients of all ages
Comfortable educating patients about pending procedures/treatments required
Experience responding to codes highly preferred
Preferred: Prior experience with implantable cardiac devices, including the ability to perform interrogation and reprogramming of devices for patients undergoing MRI scans
Req ID : 2703Working Title : Registered Nurse II - PERDIEM - 10 Hour DaysDepartment : IMG NursingBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : NursingJob Specialty : NursingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : DayShift Duration : 10 hourBase Pay : $67.50 - $68.49Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.