Registered Nurse CV II, Pool - Allina Heart & Vascular

SCA Health•Edina, MN

About The Position

SCA Health is recruiting a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide nursing care in the Cath Lab at Allina Heart & Vascular. The role focuses on patient safety, aseptic and sterile procedures, and work as a CVL circulator and recovery RN. The nurse prepares the Cath Lab for procedures, assists with patient transport and preoperative checks, verifies surgical preparation, documents CVL records and patient charts, and supports safe patient positioning. The role also includes performing and documenting sponge, needle, and instrument counts; securing emergency equipment and supplies; and assisting teammates, physicians, and patient families. Strong communication that promotes safe patient care is required. The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, current state RN licensure, current BLS, and at least five years of continuous catheterization lab, emergency department, or PACU experience. The nurse must be able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate for cath lab procedures and provide preoperative and recovery care. ACLS is preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice.
Current BLS certification.
At least five years of continuous catheterization lab, emergency department, or PACU experience.
Able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate on cath lab procedures, including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, interventional radiology, and pain management procedures.
Able to provide preoperative and recovery care for patients undergoing all types of procedures.
Able to provide direct care to stable and acute patients.
Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic tracings.
Able to manipulate, calibrate, and troubleshoot electronic and clinical equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment, and operate specialty equipment at a user level.
Fluent in English, verbally and in writing, and able to communicate effectively with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and able to communicate clearly in a manner appropriate to the patient’s or visitor’s age and developmental stage.
Knowledgeable and skilled in providing age-specific patient care and interpreting data specific to the patient’s age group.

Nice To Haves

Current ACLS certification is preferred; if not current, ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Previous critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to ensure patient safety.
Direct and assist with safe aseptic and sterile techniques and procedures.
Perform tasks as a CVL circulator and recovery RN.
Ensure the Cath Lab room is prepared for the patient and procedure.
Assist with transporting patients to the Cath Lab and check patient records for appropriate preoperative preparation and procedures.
Verify that appropriate surgical preparation is completed.
Complete documentation for CVL records and the patient chart, including medications and physician orders.
Supervise and assist with safe, proper patient positioning.
Perform and document sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
Secure emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
Assist teammates, physicians, and patient families when applicable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Communicate effectively to promote safe patient care.