Cath Lab Nurse RN

MyMichigan Health•Midland, MI

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

Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years 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.
Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Credential:RN: Registered Nurse
Equivalent Experience: Knowledge of nursing technique as normally acquired through completion of an Associates degree in Nursing culminating in licensure as a RN. ACLS certified. Knowledge of critical care nursing as normally acquired through 2 years experience working in a Medical Center or similar setting.
Education: ASSOC
Equivalent Experience: Bachelor degree in nursing is preferred.
Education Specialization: NRG

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in nursing is 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 lifesaving 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