Periop/ Procedural Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab at TriHealth Bethesda North is a crucial part of the Heart Hospital and cardiac program. It specializes in providing high acuity care for cardiac patients and has a clinical affiliation with Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, which is known as the world’s leading heart program. Our procedural labs handle a high volume of diagnostic and interventional procedures related to heart conditions on a daily basis. Procedures performed at Bethesda North include high-risk coronary intervention, chronic total occlusions, heart failure treatment, placement of mechanical support devices, and structural heart procedures such as transfemoral aortic valve replacements. We also operate a busy, off-hours STEMI program, delivering high-quality care that exceeds national benchmarks. The Cath Lab RN is a healthcare professional who provides specialized procedural nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures. This role works closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective, safe patient care. Provides patient care, patient monitoring, and drug administration in the cath lab intra procedure under the direction of a Cardiologist to ensure patient safety and outcomes. Assist in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures while maintaining sterile techniques. Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, patient information and equipment usage. On-call responsibility, which includes the ability to respond within 30 minutes to off-hours emergencies.

Requirements

Associate's Degree - Nursing (Required)
New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire. (Required)
Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
Registered Nurse Required
CPR certification, ACLS certification, ECG rhythm interpretation knowledge, and knowledge of critical care medications
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies effectively

Nice To Haves

1-year critical nursing, 1-year ED nursing, or 1-year operating room nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates organizational responsibilities. Identifies areas for self-improvement through self-assessment and peer review. Functions in roles and provides leadership on the unit as needed and requested. Cooperates with instructor to facilitate learning experiences for students. Demonstrates knowledge and is supportive of organizational and unit changes. Supports organizational activities by participating in activities such as committees, staff meetings, councils. Utilizes chain of command appropriately. Builds collegial relationships with physicians and other health team members. Demonstrates autonomy in identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Evaluates the plan of care for patient based on optimal specific patient outcomes. Documents the patient/family response to care including teaching. Collaborates with the patient/family and with other members of the health care team, including physicians, to revise plan of care as needed. Supervises the care that was delegated to other health care team members.
Implements plan of care for patient. Provides a safe and therapeutic environment while maintaining patient’s autonomy, dignity, and rights. Determines plan of care based on ethical principles as outlined in the TriHealth Code of Ethical Business and Professional Behavior. Acts as a patient advocate. Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity. Seeks available resources to help formulate ethical decisions. Prioritizes the workload according to patient’s needs, requests, and the needs of the unit/facility. Recognizes emergency situations, notifies appropriate personnel, and begins emergency measures. Completes patient as
Performs initial and ongoing assessment of patient and family. Completes initial assessment tool. Documents ongoing assessment per unit/TriHealth guidelines. Communicates assessment findings to other health care providers as appropriate. Includes health counseling and health teaching needs in assessment.
Performs technical skills according to policy and procedure and accepted standards within their area of practice. Safely administers medications/treatments and monitors their effects. Uses all equipment in a safe, appropriate manner.
Plans care for patient and family based on assessment, standards of care, and optimal specific outcomes. Initiates and individualizes appropriate patient care guidelines/plan of care or clinical pathways. Updates current plan of care as needed based on patient/family input and healthcare needs. Develops both short and long term goals with patient/family and healthcare team including discharge planning. Communicates plan of care to others.