Charge Nurse-Angio Speciality

Job Summary: The Charge Nurse-Angio Specialty, serves in Angio Interventional Radiology and functions in a Magnet Recognized large tertiary academic medical center with level one trauma designation, ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) receiving center designation, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center accreditation. Works collaboratively with the manager and director to provide direct patient care and oversee day-to-day clinical operations of a team of licensed and unlicensed staff during assigned shift based on the needs of the patient population served, established professional practice model (Duffy's Quality-Caring Model), applicable regulatory standards and requirements, and approved clinical practice standards, policies and procedures. Utilizes skilled discretion and independent judgment to prioritize, coordinate, and make patient care assignments based on scheduled patient procedures, staff competency, patient acuity and productivity standards. Assigns and re-assigns staff and workloads to provide uninterrupted, cost effective quality patient care and patient flow with optimum productivity. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of invasive interventional procedures for stable and unstable inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Performs pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post-procedure duties in accordance with established policies and procedures and professional practice guidelines. Consistently demonstrates expert level of clinical practice. Performs the nursing process independently in a dynamic environment and serves as a role model in multidisciplinary age-specific and developmentally appropriate patient care delivery methods, problem solving, documentation and communication. Applies theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills. Embraces new knowledge, innovations and improvements in practice to enhance the patient experience and clinical outcomes. Functions within the expectations of an accomplished professional nurse and meets nursing excellence standards to maintain Magnet Recognition as outlined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Meets qualifications, licensure, certifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care. Contributes to a work environment of caring and cooperation among a culturally diverse workforce and patient population. Works at other sites licensed under Loma Linda University Medical Center as requested. Performs other duties as needed.

Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing required. Minimum of three years nursing experience in critical care, emergency or interventional radiology nursing required. Minimum of one year of prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Substantial knowledge of state and federal healthcare regulations and accreditation, finance, performance improvement, quality, patient safety, evidenced-based clinical practice standards, medical staff structure, legal aspects of care, and nursing scope of practice required. Ability to apply theoretical concepts to clinical practice and continually expands knowledge base and clinical skills with a focus in area of specialty and population served. Obtains cooperation and support from a broad range of licensed and unlicensed staff. Knowledge and application of adult learning principles. Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of staff. Able to read; write and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary to the position; operate/troubleshoot patient care equipment required for the position. Able to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; be assertive and consistent in enforcing policies ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, rules and laws; think critically; use sound judgment based on factual information and clinical knowledge; work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, and collaborate; accept direction. Able to communicate effectively in English (and Spanish preferred) in person, in writing, and on the telephone; think critically; work independently; perform basic math and statistical functions; manage multiple assignments; compose written material; work well under pressure; problem solve; organize and prioritize workload; recall information with accuracy; pay close attention to detail. Able to distinguish colors as necessary; hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone, and identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the workplace; see adequately to read computer screens, and written documents necessary to the position.

Licensures and Certifications: Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license required. Basic life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support(PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.