Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Cath Lab, Full Time, First Shift

UC Health•Cincinnati, OH

36d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a hours Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Cath Lab for First Shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Offering up to $30,000 sign-on bonus! The Registered Nurse (RN) will support the Medical Center's Cardiac Cath Lab delivering high-quality care to patients based on assessed needs, established standards of care and according to policy and procedures. About University of Cincinnati Medical Center As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati. UC Medical Center is also home to medical breakthroughs- our physician experts conduct basic, translational and clinical research, leading to new therapies and care protocols, and connecting patients to the latest and most advanced treatments. UC Medical Center houses Greater Cincinnati's only Level I adult trauma center, which includes the right mix of specialist and medical resources available at a moment's notice for a wide variety of the most complex medical conditions and injuries. Unit Details: Receive up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus! We provide on the job training! This unit is required to take call and nurses must live within a 30-minute radius. Benefit Details: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability 401K Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities Community Discounts The Registered Nurse (RN) is an individual who holds a current state license to practice nursing. The practice of nursing requires specialized knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide care to groups and individuals. The RN utilizes knowledge derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social and nursing sciences to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care. The care is culturally based and age-specific.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current OH RN License
ACLS Certification
At least 2 years of prior Cath lab experience required
Passing grade on dysrhythmias/EKG exam upon completion and yearly

Responsibilities

Cares for patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring
Provides pre-procedure, intra-procedure, and post procedure care of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures
Performs and chart thorough cardiovascular assessments
Prepares, implements, evaluates, revises and coordinates interdisciplinary plan of care for each assigned patient in a collaborative effort with the other healthcare team members and patient/family within the time frame indicated by unit's standards of practice.
Communicates formulated plan of care, as appropriate, to all levels of associates involved in the patient's care, and demonstrates ability to establish priorities of care based on patient's assessment and needs.
Gives clear instructions to patients/family regarding treatment, and involves family/guardian in the assessment, initial treatment, and continuing care of the patient.
Identifies and responds appropriately to different patient needs resulting from behavioral health problems, unique psychological needs or those associated with religious/cultural norms.
Demonstrates critical thinking, accountability, flexibility, and a cooperative attitude in meeting the needs of the unit.
Nursing process is accurately and concisely documented, including evaluation of treatment and in accordance to hospital policy and procedure.
Acts as a resource person and mentor for new personnel, floater, and/or supplemental staff working on the unit.
Assumes responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others.