Registered Nurse Cath Lab PRN

Registered Nurse Cath Lab PRN

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage."

The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization's vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

• Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
• Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
• Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider(s), nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.
• Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
• Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
• Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
• Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
• Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
• Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
• Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
• Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.
• Demonstrates necessary practical, technical, or specialized skills required for the perioperative nurse, in accordance with AORN and other regulatory standards of practice.
• Assumes responsibility for preparation of surgical suite, including OR schedule verification, overseeing area safety and regulatory compliance, instrument and equipment setup, accuracy and completeness of medical charts, and readiness of medicines and other supplies.
• Assumes responsibility for patient preparation, including intravenous therapy, preoperative medications, surgical site verification, and patient positioning and/or draping.
• Participates in surgical site verification, including briefing, time out, debriefing, and universal protocols, according to hospital policy.
• Circulates or scrubs for surgical procedures in accordance with current practice. Serves as first assistant as needed, if credentialed. Operates essential equipment during procedure as needed and ensures proper function.
• Monitors patient vital signs and comfort level throughout the procedure and promptly alerts surgical team of any change in status or potential harm. Recognizes signs and symptoms of patient condition that indicate complications and reports to surgeon/anesthesiologist immediately.
• Recognizes emergency situations and responds effectively in a calm and controlled manner.
• Ensures adherence to quality and safety regulations during the intra-operative process, including sterile techniques, accurate documentation of supply and equipment counts, and proper care and handling of tissues, implants, specimens, and…