Registered Nurse - CATH LAB Cardiology/Interventional Radiology RN- FULL-TIME

Meadville Medical Center•Meadville, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - CATH LAB will assist the cardiologist/radiologist in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive cardiology/radiology procedures. This includes circulating, monitoring, and recording hemodynamic parameters. The role involves assessing patient conditions, developing and implementing care plans, and managing the admitting, recovery, and discharge process for patients in the Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab. The nurse will maintain nursing standards, monitor patients, and ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Responsibilities also include administering direct patient care, ensuring pre-op checklists are complete, participating in on-call duties, and initiating emergency measures. The position requires accurate transcription of physician orders, medication administration, and assisting with inventory and supply management while demonstrating cost-conscious use of resources. The nurse will also support Guest Services policies, adhere to the hospital attendance and appearance policies, and participate in the orientation of new staff and students. Professional development, continuing education, and participation in unit meetings and committees are expected. The role requires maintaining skills for age-appropriate care and supporting Total Quality Improvement concepts through teamwork and cooperation.

Requirements

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing.
Minimum of one year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing.
Current BLS/ACLS are required.
Current State Nursing License in Pennsylvania or having made application for licensure.
Communication skills necessary to effectively provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other, provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other, explain nursing intervention, and communicate with other members of the health team.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in cardiac Cath lab preferred.
IABP experience preferred.
CCRN/RCIS preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the cardiologist/radiologist in all aspects of invasive and non-invasive cardiology/radiology procedures.
Circulate, monitor, and record hemodynamic parameters.
Report pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person.
Record observations, changes, and reactions accurately, concisely, and legibly.
Plan, implement, and document health teaching with the patient and/or significant other.
Communicate with the physician continuously and as needed about the patient’s condition.
Serve as a liaison between patients, family, and physician.
Assess the patient's condition and nursing needs.
Develop and implement individual plans of care with revisions as patient's condition and needs change.
Be responsible for admitting, recovering, and discharging patients from the Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab.
Maintain the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.
Monitor the patient at all times.
Demonstrate knowledge of and implement policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments as well as cardiology, radiology, and critical care areas.
Administer direct care, using professional nursing skills and judgments.
Ensure pre-op checklist is complete before patient is taken into catheterization lab.
Share on-call duties.
Institute emergency measures for Code Blue, Fire, and Disaster plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of arterial lines, Swan-Ganz and document appropriately.
Assist physicians with patient, procedures, and exams.
Transcribe physician orders accurately and legibly.
Administer medications, including IV's according to hospital policy and procedure.
Assist with inventory.
Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure all appropriate needs are met.
Demonstrate cost-conscious use of supplies; maintain equipment in a clean and safe manner.
Maintain change sheet for all procedures.
Support Guest Services policies and programs.
Adhere to hospital attendance policy.
Adhere to Administrative Policy # A-230 (General appearance).
Participate in the orientation of new staff and in the clinical experience of students.
Participate in on-call off hours/weekends/holidays.
Assume personal responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Attend in-service programs that are required.
Attend continuing education programs outside of the hospital.
Keep abreast of current issues by reading professional journals.
Attend unit meetings, other meetings, read notices and memos.
Maintain skills in the assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the unique needs (i.e., age groups, disease process) of the patients for whom they care.
Support TQI (Total Quality Improvement) concepts through the use of teamwork, participation, and cooperation.
Participate in nursing service committees.