Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Opelousas General Health System•Opelousas, LA

About The Position

Under direction, provides direct nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process, performs technical nursing functions and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for adult patients.

Requirements

Associate's degree in nursing required.
Louisiana RN license required.
CPR required.
Current knowledge of clinical practice.
Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment.
Ability to demonstrate clinical competence and maintain current knowledge in caring for adult patients.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of theory, principles, techniques, and practice of professional nursing; of scientific principles and nursing research; of preparation, administration, and actions of medications; of treatments and medical procedures; of counseling and teaching techniques; of medical equipment as it relates to patient care.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from accredited school of Nursing preferred.
ACLS and PALS preferred.
One year of RN experience is preferred.
One year of Cath Lab experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Efficiently and effectively handles inquiries and referrals, knowledge of, and communication with referral sources;
Provides hospital and program information to individuals, agencies and professionals;
Makes outside referrals, when appropriate;
Makes patient safety and level of care recommendations to the physician;
Completes all admission requirements including patient assessment and mental health status; communicating patient safety concerns and pertinent patient information to unit nursing staff and documenting all necessary information in the EMR.
Demonstrates knowledge of Nursing Standard of Care.
Demonstrates knowledge of Patient and Family Education
Completed initial assessments on all patients within 24 hours of admission and reassesses patient within the required time frame with any changes in patient’s condition and every shift.
Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing care.
Provides direct patient care.
Performs nursing functions, applying professional skills.
Documents and maintains date on patient’s record.
Maintains a safe environment.
Applies basic teaching / learning concepts to patient education.
Provides for life support.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
Participates in performance improvement.
Delegates and / or supervises aspects of care to team members and reviews completion.
Performs related work as required.
Communicates pertinent data to appropriate parties.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.
Collaborates with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
Properly assesses and manages patient populations with appropriate intervention.