Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Conifer Health Solutions•Palm Springs, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides care to complex patients. Functions as a clinical resource in a specific unit. Participates in the development of orientation and training and acts as a preceptor to less experienced staff. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only.

Requirements

Cath LAB RN experience required
Current CA Registered Nurse License
Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (maintain current at all times within 30 days of hire)
Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
Possess active listening skills
Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
Able to independently manage multiple priorities
Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

Pre-op duties includes, but is not limited to, pre-op telephone interview and education, patient assessment documented, IV initiation, administer pre-op medications, complete medication reconciliation form. Complete appropriate documentation, i.e. consent, orders, ACC form.
Procedural nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the administration of moderate sedation and medications, assessment, physio- monitoring, circulating and emergency procedures.
Recovery room duties include assessment, monitoring and emergency procedures. Administer medications according to policy. Discharges patients with appropriate documentation.
Familiarization, nursing skills and competencies with Cath Lab procedures includes but is not limited to Right and Left Heart Catherization, PCI, intra-coronary stent, thrombolysis and pacemakers. Consistently recognizes evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.
Provides effective patient management through use of the nursing process.
Consistently performs proficiently which includes but is not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit, adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs.
Complete and accurate charting.
Patient transport.
Demonstrate ability to cross train and work in other areas of nursing.
Ordering and maintenance of supplies.
Functions as a resource to co-workers. Acts as a preceptor to peers and students.
Participates in department and hospital PI plan.
Follows hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
Complete advanced clinical nurse criteria.