(Archived) Registered Nurse Cath Lab - $20K Sign-on

Job Description:

• Under the Direction of the Cath Lab Director, and in conjunction with the Cath Lab Medical Director, the Cath Lab RN – II will perform multiple duties as assigned.
  
• Able to rotate through Cath lab roles: scrub, monitor, circulator.
  
• Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
  
• Operates hemodynamic monitoring devices effectively to ensure accurate documentation of procedures.
  
• Administers medications safely & accurately and reevaluates effectiveness.
  
• Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
  
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the time frame established by Nursing Standards of Care.
  
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
  
• Participates in patient/family health education and discharge planning.
  
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
  
• Evaluates the plan of care.
  
• Ensures excellent aseptic/sterile technique in the Cardiac Cath Lab (CCL) environment.
  
• Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.
  
• Assists with various cardiovascular diagnostic & interventional procedures under the direct supervision of the Cardiologist/Internationalist.
  
• Utilizes effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
  
• Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
  
• Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based upon patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness.
  
• Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
  
• Participates in orientation of new staff/students on the unit.
  
• Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
  
• Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
  
• Is receptive and responsive to new ideas.
  
• Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance and policy and procedure.
  
• Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.

Position Qualifications:

• The qualified candidate must possess current RN license
  
• 5 years Cath Lab Scrub experience preferred.
  
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
  
• Extensive knowledge of the care of the cardiovascular patient
  
• Cardiovascular medications
  
• Experience with Invasive Cardiovascular procedures
  
• Peripheral vascular studies
  
• Possess the required knowledge to assist in performance of cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic examinations.
  
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served.
  
• BSN and RCIS certification preferred.