Pre/Post and Cath Lab RN - FT

Bay Area Hospital•Fort Bridger, WY

13d•$48 - $71

About The Position

Bay Area Hospital is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Cath Lab. Within the scope of practice defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, the RN applies the nursing process to patient care, teaches patients and their significant others, documents care in the medical record, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care. The role includes pre-, intra-, and post-catheterization care for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including moderate sedation, airway management, and assessment of hemodynamic parameters. The RN works varied shifts of 10–40 hours and is scheduled for 80 hours per pay period. Rotating call coverage is required on nights, weekends, and holidays, with a requirement to be within 20 minutes of the hospital while on call.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Oregon.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Proficiency interpreting EKGs and hemodynamic pressure tracings.
Above-average technical skills and knowledge.
Ability to observe radiation protection safety standards.
Ability to take rotating call on nights, weekends, and holidays and be within 20 minutes’ travel time of the hospital.
Ability to read, write legibly, and communicate effectively in English.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Flexibility and ability to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
Effective teaching skills.
Proficiency with computers, including internet access, word processing, and electronic medical record documentation.
Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; lift up to 50 pounds when required; and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to use standard precautions due to potential exposure to blood and body fluids.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
Ability to use a personal computer frequently.

Nice To Haves

Recent acute care hospital experience within the past five years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-, intra-, and post-catheterization care, including administering moderate sedation, managing airways, and assessing hemodynamic parameters during diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
Use established techniques to safely administer contrast solutions.
Direct and assist with maintenance and handling of special equipment, monitors, and instruments.
Clean procedure rooms before and between cases.
Maintain and improve technical and professional skills through continuing education and review of cardiovascular nursing literature.
Assess patients’ physical, psychosocial, learning, age- and culture-related, and discharge-planning needs, as appropriate to the scope of care.
Establish nursing diagnoses based on assessment results and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Plan care according to identified diagnoses and needs, and update the plan as appropriate.
Implement individualized nursing care, including assistance with activities of daily living, fall-risk management, and safe patient handling.
Administer medications and provide skin assessment, wound care, and pain management.
Operate and manipulate biomedical and patient-care and testing equipment, including infusion pumps, transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, and external therapeutic devices.
Assist physicians and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
Teach patients and families about illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
Assign, supervise, and direct unlicensed assistive personnel as appropriate to support patient care.
Coordinate and facilitate care with the interdisciplinary team.
Document assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record and, when necessary, on paper; ensure documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
Evaluate care, and communicate patient status and care results to the interdisciplinary team.
Respond effectively to patient crises and emergencies, maintain punctual attendance, and perform other duties as assigned.