Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab
About The Position
Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during diagnostic and interventional examinations and studies such as both coronary and peripheral diagnostic angiograms, PCI’s (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), PTA’s (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty). Monitors patients hemodynamically per department protocols and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated. Assessed patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly. Prepares and educates patients and families prior to discharge. Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters!
Requirements
- Current CA RN license
- Current BLS & ACLS
- 1+ years current ICU Step-down experience OR 1+ years current ICU experience OR 3+ years current ED experience
- Call required
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years experience in a cardiac catheterization lab preferred.
- 1+ years Cath Lab experience preferred
- Current hospital employees must have completed Walk a Mile within the past 3 months
- External candidates must complete a tour in the unit
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting, and processing physiologic data during coronary and peripheral studies.
- Delivers all medications, before, during, and post-procedure, as prescribed by physician, documenting all medications delivered per hospital policy, and indicating any adverse reactions.
- Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing Cardiac Cath Lab related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician.
- Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, and insertion of aortic balloon pump.
- Performs physical and psychosocial assessment of all age groups of patients that demonstrates knowledge and consideration of age specific and cultural differences. Modifies nursing care to meet the age specific requirements of the adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 70 years) and geriatric (71+ years) patients.
- Additional responsibilities re outlined on the Clinical Ladder and are to be documented on the Annual Evaluation Checklist.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting and processing physiologic data during coronary and peripheral studies.
- Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patients medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics.
- Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient when appropriate and educates patient regarding procedure and any discharge instructions.
- Fulfills on-call requirements and weekends as needed.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
