RN Clinical Nurse-Cardiology Invasive Lab

Location:

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly

Hours:

80.00

Shift: Rotation

RN Clinical Nurse – Cardiology Invasive Lab

Plans for, delivers, documents, and evaluates nursing care of patients in an assigned area in terms of their individual needs, according to provider’s orders and in conformance with approved and recognized nursing standards of care, recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and administrative policy. Directs activities of assigned nursing personnel in such care. Observes, assesses, and reports on the condition of patients. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of care reflecting patient’s condition, treatment, and response to care.

Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The Metro Health System.

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing school (or program seeking accreditation)
• Current registered nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for the healthcare provider certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge of biological, physical, psychosocial, and medical sciences and their applications
• Knowledge of the use and care of instruments, equipment, and supplies related to nursing service or ambulatory medical practice
• Knowledge of the theory and principles of medical asepsis
• Ability to maintain positive working relations with other employees and medical staff
• High degree of physical coordination and finger‑hand dexterity
• PRN and Float Staff: minimum 1 year experience in the specific clinical unit; recent experience in area of clinical interest
• Ashes of unit‑specific competencies:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). Preferred: BSN and BMT certification. Other unit requirements:
  Step‑down experience, Operating Room experience (CNOR), PACU or critical care experience, psychiatric experience, radiology experience, TB clinic or public health experience, and cardio‑pulmonary nursing experience.

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently during the day; may need to sit or stand for extended periods
• See in the normal visual range with or without correction; hear in the normal audio range with or without correction
• Ability to lift 250–300 pounds with assistance; ability to push/pull up to 500 pounds with assistance
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids; requires some exposure to chemicals and cleaning products