Cardiology - Cath Lab/Ir Cardiology Nurse Lead Job Idaho Falls area,Idaho USA,Nursing

Position: CARDIOLOGY - CATH LAB/IR CARDIOLOGY NURSE LEAD

Job Details:

Job Location:

Idaho Falls Community Hospital - Idaho Falls, , Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: Registered Nurse, Salary Range:
Undisclosed, Travel Percentage:
None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category:
Health Care, Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Cath Lab/IR Cardiology Nurse Lead to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for assisting the cardiologist in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures on patients and providing quality nursing care, assessing and managing patient care in the cardiac catheterization lab, and support interventional radiology as needed. In-addition, the Nursing Lead serves as a clinical leader and professional nursing resource for the Cath Lab. The Nursing Lead promotes clinical excellence, patient safety, evidence-based practice, staff competency, education, professional development, and efficient clinical workflow.

The Nursing Lead works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, technologists, anesthesia, Pre/Post Recovery staff, and interdisciplinary partners.

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Direct Patient Care

1. Performs comprehensive nursing assessments and identifies patient care needs throughout the continuum of care.

2. Conducts pre-procedure patient evaluations and preparation.

3. Assists physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures including:

Cardiac catheterizations, Coronary interventions, Peripheral vascular procedures, Structural heart procedures, Pacemaker and ICD implantation, Electrophysiology-related procedures as applicable and Interventional Radiology procedures as assigned

4. Provides direct nursing care based on established standards of practice, policies, and procedures.

5. Administers medications and moderate sedation under physician direction and in accordance with organizational policy and demonstrated competency.

6. Monitors patient physiological status before, during, and after procedures.

7. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient complications and emergent situations.

8. Demonstrates competency in all Cath Lab nursing roles, including:

Scrub nurse
Circulating nurse
Monitoring nurse
Procedure documentation and recording

9. Accurately documents assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in the medical record.

10. Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes.

11. Supports timely admission, transfer, and discharge processes.

12. Participates in after-hours call and emergency response coverage as assigned.

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II. Clinical Leadership

1. Serves as a senior clinical resource and subject matter expert for department staff.

2. Provides clinical guidance in complex, high-risk, or unusual patient situations.

3. Promotes evidence-based nursing practice and adherence to professional standards.

4. Supports consistency of nursing practice across all shifts.

5. Assists with implementation of clinical initiatives, protocols, and best practices.

6. Collaborates with…

Cardiology - Cath Lab​/Ir Cardiology Nurse Lead

Cardiology - Cath Lab/Ir Cardiology Nurse Lead