(Archived) RN - Cath Lab

RN – Cath Lab

Full-Time

Sign on bonus

Schedule: 8 hours shifts, Monday - Friday

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Arizona Registered Nurse and/or Compact State license
• ACLS - American Heart Association upon hire
• 1 year experience as RN Cath Lab

Summary:

• The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients requiring an invasive procedure based upon age specific and cultural needs.
• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, patient vital signs and condition during the intraoperative phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, surgeon, anesthesia, and family.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Completes discharge phone calls.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
• Monitors the sterile field and surgical environment to prevent infection.
• Follows Universal Protocol and participates in time out as part of patient safety initiatives.
• Collects and enters data for Chest Pain Society and for NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registries) Cath PCI and ICD Registries.

Candidate Details:

Minimum Education: Associates degree

Compensation:

• Competitive compensation
• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance available