Registered Nurse - Periop​/Procedural - Cath Lab

Overview

Full Time - Bethesda North

7A - 5:30P

$3 Procedural Pay

On Call Requirement - 1 Night a Week/ Every 4th Weekend

Must be in a 30 Minute Radius

The Cardiac Cath Lab at Tri Health Bethesda North is a crucial part of the Tri Health Heart Hospital and cardiac program, and it specializes in providing fast-paced, high-acuity care for the cardiovascular patient population. Tri Health is Ohio’s only alliance with Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute which has been recognized as a world leader in cardiovascular care. Our procedural labs manage a high volume of diagnostic and interventional procedures related to heart conditions daily.

Procedures performed at Bethesda North include high-risk coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, heart failure treatment, placement of mechanical support devices, and structural heart procedures such as transfemoral aortic valve replacements. We also operate a busy, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, 365-day-a-year STEMI program, delivering high-quality care that exceeds national benchmarks.

Job Overview:

Job Overview: This position applies the nursing process in providing direct and indirect holistic care to patients and their families. The position also collaborates, in a collegial manner, with physicians and other health care team members in meeting the patient s needs. This position may delegate certain aspects of care to those under their direct supervision, within the scope of nursing practice.

• Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
• Up to 1 year Clinical in Nursing experience (Required)
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• Registered Nurse Required
• ACLS PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Note: This section reflects the job requirements as provided.

• Demonstrates organizational responsibilities. Identifies areas for self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review. Functions in roles and provides leadership on the unit as needed and requested. Cooperates with instructor to facilitate learning experiences for students. Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational activities by participating in activities such as committees, staff meetings, councils. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.
  
  Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintains and improves current care practices; evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
• Implements plan of care for patient. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights. Determines plan of care based on ethical principles as outlined in the Tri Health Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior. Acts as a patient advocate. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions.
  
  Prioritizes the workload according to patient’s needs, requests, and the needs of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/Tri Health guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
• Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted…