RN - Cardiac Catheterization 1st shift

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

Assists the Physician in total care of cardiovascular patients in the cardiovascular lab. Assists in the direction of auxiliary personnel as well as coordinating the ancillary services in the care of all cardiovascular patients.

• Duty 1:
  The cath lab RN will demonstrate the ability to be self‑directed and function independently in the cath lab.
• Duty 2:
  The RN will assess, implement and evaluate patient condition and provide the appropriate nursing response to patient and family while they are under the care of the cath lab staff.
• Duty 3:
  The cath lab RN will facilitate interdisciplinary communication in scheduling of procedures and delivering patient care in a timely fashion.
• Duty 4: RN will explain procedures to patient ensuring understanding, comfort, safety and privacy, and will inquire of patient and/or representative a thorough medical history as it pertains to the procedure being done.
• Duty 5: RN will assist in preparing procedure rooms with needed supplies prior to starting the procedures and demonstrate knowledge of nursing procedures and nursing care as it relates to the cath lab.
• Duty 6: RN will adhere to all policies, procedures, rules and regulations that pertain to the department and/or regulatory agencies.

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS / ACLS certifications (within 3 months)
• 3–5 years of nursing experience with a minimum of 1–2 years in critical care nursing
• EKG interpretation skills required
• On‑call duties requiring arrival at the facility within 30 minutes of notification by hospital personnel; must communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
• Basic computer knowledge
• Proficiency in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings; ability to operate x‑ray table, camera, video recorder, ultrasound machines, and pressure injectors; positive service‑oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan, assessing data reflective of patient status, and interpreting information needed to identify each patient’s age‑specific requirements

• Cardiac catheterization lab experience is preferred

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. The position requires reaching work above the shoulders, having corrected vision and hearing within the normal range, excellent verbal communication skills, and exposure to a cold work environment.

This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood‑borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.) and possible radiation exposure.