Cath Lab Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health • Midland, MI

6d

About The Position

This position cares for patients before, during and after angiography and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. This position cares for Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients. This includes pre-procedure assessment, pre-medication, documentation of procedural process, post-procedure care and patient education.

Requirements

• ACLS - Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• BLS - Within 1 month of hire or transfer
• RN – licensed through the State of Michigan
• Associate degree required
• Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 year’s experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing care of the cardiac catheterization, Structural heart, Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic / planned intervention Neuro, Vascular and EP pacemaker / device patients.
• Calculates cardiac output, performs hemodynamic monitoring,
• Procedural set up and operates life saving equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, etc. Transfers patients, stocks supplies and performs basic office procedures. Scrubbing cases.
• Records all pertinent information on appropriate data sheets.
• Assists Radiologic Technologists circulate cases, sterically drop procedural supplies on tray
• Collaborates with physicians to provide a plan of care for each individualized patient
• Assists in other radiology/cardiology procedures as needed.
• Performs clinical functions as needed.
• Delegation and coordination of tasks and assignments of nursing care
• Assumes the responsibility for processional growth by seeking out educational opportunities and utilizing programs in the hospital
• Precepts / mentors new employees and students

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees