Temp - Registered Nurse; RN; Infusion Therapy Alpena, MI

This summarizes the casual RN role that cares for patients before, during and after angiography, interventional, angiographic cardiac catheterization procedures and other diagnostic testing and procedures. This includes pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of cath process, post-cath care, patient education. Scrubs in for procedures and assists other members of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

(35%)* Performs nursing care of the catheterization/angiography cardiovascular patient. Conducts other cardiac diagnostic nursing procedures according to department protocol. Assisting in stress echocardiogram, routine treadmill exam, nuclear and pharmacologic stress testing, tilt table, echocardiograms (NS/Definity), cardioversions, and transesophageal echocardiograms. Assists with prep, procedure, and recovery for other interventional radiology procedures. Evaluates and screens patients for safety prior to performing testing. Provides sedation monitoring in accordance with hospital policy and documents appropriately.

Holter monitor application, Event monitor application, and Ambulatory blood pressure monitor application, pacemaker interrogations. Inserts PICC lines and functions as a vascular access expert to meet patients needs. Performs other necessary tasks as assigned by manager.

(35%)* Operates equipment and manages supplies, i.e., cardiac output, hemodynamic, pacemakers/ICDs, intraaortic balloon pump, crash cart, IV pumps, defibrillators, point of care glucometer/blood sugar testing, stress machines, and other nursing supplies (Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE/IV etc).

(15%)* Scrubs in for procedures with the physician.

(15%)* Records all pertinent information on appropriate data sheets. Develops, reviews, and enhances cardiovascular education materials and programs.

OTHER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in other radiology/cardiology procedures as needed.
• Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit.
• Attend and participate in professional association activities and programs to assure being current on regulations, guidelines, and professional standards.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of pre, intra, and post procedure routine. Initiates a teaching plan appropriate to the procedure and the patients level of understanding. Possesses a thorough knowledge of physician preference and routine. Communicates effectively with patients, families, and physicians to assure that appropriate care is provided.
• Inserts PICC lines via ultrasound guidance and provides instruction/education to patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all medications administered for care of the patient. Provides sedation monitoring in accordance with the hospital policy and document appropriately.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician, including pertinent clinical information.
• Oversees/maintains use and function of nursing equipment, crash cart, IVACs, O2, defibrillators, Nova Stat Strip Glucose Meter, and other nursing supplies (Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE/IV etc.).
• Required to be part of transport team when patients have an intraaortic balloon pump or impella placed and needing higher level of care.
• Transfers patients, stocks supplies, and performs basic office functions.
• Other duties as assigned.