Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab - Days

VCU Health•Richmond, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab position involves integrating technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet patient and family needs. The role assists the healthcare team in preventing illness and injury, maintaining wellness, and providing comfort. This position provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. The nurse will deliver and accurately document direct, age-specific care based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care, and safely administer prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. The job encompasses three levels: Clinical Nurse I, II, and III, each with increasing levels of clinical mastery, application of knowledge to specific patient populations, and leadership responsibilities. All levels are expected to organize work, delegate, and supervise others. Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends, and holidays, with schedules subject to adjustment based on unit requirements.

Requirements

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state.
Current AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent (for continued employment).
Clinical Nurse I: N/A experience.
Clinical Nurse II: 12 to 24 months RN experience.
Clinical Nurse III: 3 years of clinical experience.
Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.
All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.
Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
Prolonged standing.
Prolonged sitting.
Frequent bending.
Walking (distance).
Climbing (steps, ladder, other).
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
Strong recall.
Reasoning.
Problem solving.
Hearing.
Speak clearly.
Write legibly.
Reading.
Logical thinking.
Fast pace environment.
Steady pace.
Able to handle multiple priorities.
Frequent and intense customer interactions.
Noisy environment.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Nurse I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
Clinical Nurse II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice.
Clinical Nurse III: Certification in specialty area.
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

Integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort.
Provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level.
Delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care.
Safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions.
Recognizes changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately (Clinical Nurse II & III).
Mobilizes resources to meet the individualized needs of patient/families (Clinical Nurse II & III).
Assumes leadership responsibilities at the unit level (Clinical Nurse II & III).
Anticipates changes in patient situations and intervenes appropriately (Clinical Nurse III).
Serves as a role model in a clinical setting (Clinical Nurse III).
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practices are guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.