Cath Lab Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

21d

About The Position

The Cath Lab Nurse RN cares for patients before, during, and after angiography and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. The role also provides care for Structural Heart, Interventional Radiology, diagnostic and planned-intervention Neuro, Vascular, and EP pacemaker/device patients. Responsibilities include pre-procedure assessment and medication, documentation of procedural processes, post-procedure care, and patient education. The nurse collaborates with physicians to develop individualized plans of care, assists with radiology and cardiology procedures, coordinates and delegates nursing tasks, and supports the professional growth of colleagues by precepting and mentoring new employees and students. The position requires call. Employees must demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows and may be required to participate in learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing and licensure as a Registered Nurse.
ACLS certification; ACLS and BLS credentials must be obtained within one month of hire or transfer.
Knowledge of critical care nursing, normally acquired through two years of experience working in a medical center or similar setting.
Interpersonal skills to communicate successfully with individuals and groups at all levels and convey ideas and concepts clearly.
Competency in Microsoft Windows.
Ability to move about the facility with or without an assistive device and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Dexterity for handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling, including repeated movements.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including lead and latex materials or appropriate substitutes.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or carrying 21–50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently, and handling 10 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to cardiac catheterization, Structural Heart, Interventional Radiology, diagnostic and planned-intervention Neuro, Vascular, and EP pacemaker/device patients.
Perform pre-procedure assessments and medication, document procedural processes, provide post-procedure care, and educate patients.
Calculate cardiac output and perform hemodynamic monitoring.
Set up procedures and operate lifesaving equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP) and Impella devices.
Transfer patients, stock supplies, perform basic office procedures, and scrub cases.
Record pertinent information on appropriate data sheets.
Assist Radiologic Technologists with circulating cases and sterilely drop procedural supplies onto trays.
Collaborate with physicians to create individualized patient care plans.
Assist with other radiology and cardiology procedures as needed and perform clinical functions as needed.
Delegate and coordinate tasks and assignments of nursing care.
Seek educational opportunities and use hospital programs to support professional growth.
Precept and mentor new employees and students.
Participate in call.