Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab, FT, Days

Prisma Health•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care, specifically diagnostic and interventional Cardiovascular procedures. The Registered Nurse supports the procedural team as a circulator, providing moderate sedation, scrubbing with the physician table side, or monitoring and documenting the case. The role requires maintaining competency in each function, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with an acute care registered nurse, and performing procedures effectively during call back. The individual must exercise appropriate judgment utilizing resources. Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolina’s first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. It offers a continuum of care from disease prevention and management to emergency services, procedures, diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation. The Cardiac Cath Lab features four highly specialized imaging rooms for cardiac patients, where the dedicated team performs Diagnostic, PCI, Peripheral, and structural heart procedures.

Requirements

Associate degree Nursing.
Two (2) year critical care or prior CCL experience.
In lieu of an Associate degree in Nursing, may consider nursing diploma with RN licensure.
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Basic Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
RCIS preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes direct patient pre-procedure assessment for sedation.
Reports and documents findings.
Gathers pertinent records needed for procedures such as: History and Physical, Lab reports, and Medication Record.
Anticipates and/or predicts changes and modifies any care delivered to best meet the needs of the patient.
Completes and maintains annual departmental competencies.
Performs inpatient/outpatient treatment procedures and physician orders.
Operates applicable hospital equipment.
Takes immediate and appropriate action in life threatening emergencies and/ or crisis situations.
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines.
Performs point of care testing.
Communicates appropriately.
Functions as a team player demonstrating willingness to help whenever necessary, displaying a positive image of the department and Prisma Health.
Utilizes SBAR communication tools.
Ensures physician is informed of all pertinent patient information.
Follows Prisma Health guidelines for nursing documentation.
Performs sedation documentation per Prisma Health policy.
Creates and maintains Cath Lab/ Mac lab patient records in Epic EMR.
Documents procedures and patient care which reflect treatment.
Ensures that the patient understands and consents to procedures to be performed; contact physician performing procedure as needed.
Ensures that the patient and family are well informed; fulling explaining time frames to family members.
Demonstrates organizational ability by using time/equipment/resources effectively.
Recognizes/analyzes/solves problems.
Anticipates needs of physicians.
Proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in procedure room.
Maintenance and stocking of supplies for smooth operation of department.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case.
Interpretation and management of Hemodynamic monitoring.
Anticipates potential issues and demonstrates clinical assessment and intervention, notifying physician and team of alterations in hemodynamics.
Accurately charges procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.