Cardiac Cath Lab RN

The University of Kansas Health System•Liberty, MO

19h

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath lab RN provides evidence-based care; assesses the patient prior to and during the procedure; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; assists in advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures; may perform additional tasks such as circulating or monitoring as trained and assisting the Cardiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Associates Degree in Nursing
Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as RN with UKHA
ICU/ED experience or previous Cath Lab experience
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing

Nice To Haves

Bachelors Degree in Nursing
2 or more years of ICU/ED experience
Cath Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI)
OR Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)

Responsibilities

Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available
Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure.
Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management
Administers intravenous and oral medications
Attends to the patient needs during the procedure
Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters
Circulates during the procedure as applicable
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Participates in orienting new staff
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Other duties may be assigned as required.