Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Yale New Haven Health•New London, CT

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Clinical Coordinator to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise individual patient care according to unit policies and procedures. The RN supervises non-RN personnel on the assigned unit and, when serving as charge nurse, delegates and supervises unit activities. The RN may be required to work on other nursing units based on staffing and patient needs, and performs other duties as assigned to maintain a high level of service. The position coordinates and provides follow-up services and patient management in the Cath Lab and Radiology. The RN provides care across the continuum for patients undergoing invasive procedures and diagnostic testing. Responsibilities include caring for patients receiving adult and pediatric sedation, thrombolytic therapy, and percutaneous coronary intervention; supporting cardiac catheterization and permanent pacemaker/ICD procedures as cross-trained; and caring for patients with IABP, temporary pacemakers, and hemodynamic monitoring setups. The RN also supports related radiology procedures, maintains IV infusions, applies sterile technique, assists with arterial/venous catheter and guidewire procedures, and practices personal radiation safety.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current State of Connecticut nursing license.
Proficiency with computer software, including electronic patient records.
Ability to use the internet for literature searches related to patient care.
IV skills.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Two years of recent ICU, CCU, or ED nursing experience preferred.
One year of invasive cardiology or Radiology nursing experience preferred.
Two years of recent cardiac telemetry experience may be considered if ACLS-certified and able to demonstrate critical thinking skills.
CCRN or another appropriate clinical certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess the patient's physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Develop, communicate, and document an individualized plan of care with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Implement and coordinate the plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
Evaluate the plan of care, patient response, and readiness for discharge; revise the plan and make referrals as indicated.
Assess patient and family learning needs, provide education, and document outcomes.
Serve as a preceptor to new staff.
Function as a charge nurse, delegating and supervising unit activities as applicable.
Meet performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed to support smooth department or unit operations.
Provide care for patients undergoing invasive procedures or diagnostic tests in Radiology, including diagnostic, therapeutic, and biopsy procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge and skill in administering and caring for patients receiving adult and pediatric sedation.
Care for patients undergoing transesophageal echocardiograms, tilt-table studies, and other procedures as cross-trained.
Establish and maintain IV infusions.
Interpret arrhythmias and provide appropriate interventions.
Care for patients receiving thrombolytic therapy and percutaneous coronary intervention procedures.
Care for patients with IABP, temporary pacemakers, and hemodynamic setups.
Care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and permanent pacemaker/ICD procedures as cross-trained.
Apply sterile technique, including setting up and maintaining sterile trays and fields.
Assist with arterial and venous catheter and guidewire insertions and maintenance procedures.
Function as a surgical assistant if cross-trained.
Monitor, assess, record, and calculate physiological data and document appropriately when performing a cardiovascular role, as cross-trained.
Practice personal radiation safety.