RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - SLU Hospital

Location

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Regular

Sign-on Bonus:
Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Schedule Options:
Full Time day and evening available

Schedule Time Options: on-call requirements.

The position is scheduled for four 10-hour shifts per week, Monday through Friday. Shifts begin at 7:00 am and end at 5:30 pm. On-call duty is required one weekend per month and one day per week, totaling 7-8 call shifts per month. The department is closed on six major holidays.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital.

• Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database. (1, 2, 3, 4,
  5) 20%
• Completes assessment of new admission or transfer upon arrival to PACU.
• Accurately performs and documents patient assessments.
• Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations.

• Identifies patient care needs.
• Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Identifies and initiates individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients.

• Coordinates, communicates and documents patient care with other disciplines.
• Provides and documents patient education and discharge planning correctly on PACU flow sheet.
• Reviews and initiates physician orders in an accurate and timely manner.
• Recognizes changes in patient's condition, takes appropriate nursing actions.
• Adheres to medication/parenteral therapy administration and documentation per policy guidelines.
• Performs blood-drawing technique to obtain lab specimens including blood cultures.
• Anesthesia and surgical physicians notified of significant changes in patient condition.
• Assist physicians with procedures, examinations, and other processes related to patient care.

• Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures.
• Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient education including level of understanding.
• Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated.
• Evaluates effectiveness of pain medication and then takes appropriate nursing action.

• Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence including
• Committee membership
• Staff meetings
• Mandatory in‑services and other educational programs
• Evaluation of self and peer performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
• Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift.
• Functions as a resource person to co‑workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel.
• Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution.
• Directs care delivered by Care Partners.
• Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices.

• Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.
• Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains clutter free environment.
• Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.
• Adheres to dress code.
• Reports risk management concerns.
• Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:
• Safety/Fire
• Blood Borne Pathogen
• Hazardous Communication
• TB
• Department Specific
• Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)
• EMTALA
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Demonstrates Care and Courtesy
• Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service.
• Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Responds to patient needs promptly.
• Apologizes for mix-ups and delays.
• Communicates Effectively and Maintains Confidentiality
• Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs.
• Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands.
• Allows time for questions.
• Demonstrates Competence and Collaboration
• Provides accurate report.
• Provides quality care in accordance to standards.
• Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate work flow and continuity.
• Provides Cost Effective Services
• Uses resources wisely.
• Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.
• Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well.

• Assists in developing unit based PI plan.
• Collects PI data as assigned.
• Participates in discussion of PI…