CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices. The role prepares and operates equipment used to collect hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; assesses patients during invasive cardiac procedures; and delivers therapy as needed. The nurse coordinates care with other health care professionals and supports patient and family education, staff training, and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Three years of Cath Lab experience.
Clinical expertise and knowledge in structural heart, high-risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management, demonstrated through observation and documented on a competency checklist.
Valid RN license with the State of Tennessee.
ACLS and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients and equipment for catheterization procedures, including preparing the entry site, draping the patient, arranging sterile instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data using hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attend to patient needs during cardiac studies.
Develop and contribute to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
Administer intravenous and oral medications.
Assist with collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Precept and train new employees and students in cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology techniques.
Monitor patient vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
Participate in life-saving measures, including defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Complete a nursing history when appropriate.
Assess patient and family learning needs and develop and initiate a teaching plan.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members.
Use clinical expertise and unit knowledge to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.
Respond appropriately and promptly to patients, physicians, and other customers.
Provide nine credit hours of in-service education per year.
Serve on an active hospital or department committee or subcommittee, with 75% participation in meetings.
Model effective practice for peers by cross-training other departments and serving as a resource person.
Complete the department-specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
Perform special projects and assignments related to the primary responsibility.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.