Registered Nurse RN Wknd- Cath Lab

Overview

This weekend-only position cares for patients before, during and after angiography, interventional, and angiographic cardiac catheterization procedures. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of cath process, post-cath care, patient education, and assisting other members of the cardiac catheterization laboratory.

• Performs nursing care of the catheterization/angiography, Interventional Radiology, EP, Neuro and Vascular patient population (35%).
• Operates equipment including cardiac output, hemodynamic monitoring, pacemakers/ICD’s, intra-aortic balloon pump, etc.; transfers patients, stocks supplies, and performs basic office procedures (35%).
• Learns sterile technique with the ability to gown and glove, open sterile trays and products, and set up sterile trays (15%).
• Records all pertinent information on data sheets and within the EMR (15%).
• Assist in other radiology/cardiology procedures as needed and perform clinical functions as required.

• BLS:
  Basic Life Support (Essential: true)
• ACLS:
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Essential: true)
• RN:
  Registered Nurse (Essential: true)
• Equivalent experience and qualification sources vary by credential per role requirements (Within 1 month of hire or transfer as specified).

• Education:
  
  ASSOC;
  Bachelor degree in nursing preferred.
• Education Specialization:
  
  NRG (as specified).
• Essential: true

• Knowledge of critical care nursing typically gained through 2 years of experience in a medical center or similar setting.
• Electrophysiology skills with a minimum of 1 year experience in an electrophysiology lab environment.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at all levels.
• Knowledge and operation of intra-aortic balloon pump.

• Exposure to stressful situations, trauma, grief, and death; ability to wear PPE including latex-free options if required.
• Ability to move about the facility with or without assistive devices and perform job functions as outlined.
• Baseline vision and hearing; ability to sit/stand/walk for long periods; frequent postural changes may be required.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens; compliance with health and safety testing.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, maintain regular attendance, and stay alert.
• Physical demand level:
  Medium; lifting/carrying weights as specified, with varying daily requirements.

• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care