Registered Nurse (RN)-Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Full Time Days

Prisma Health • Sumter, SC

128d

About The Position

Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care, specifically diagnostic and interventional Cardiovascular procedures. Supports the procedural team as circulator providing moderate sedation, scrubbing with the physician table side or monitoring and documenting the case. Maintains competency in each role, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with an acute care registered nurse. Performs procedures effectively during call back. Exercises appropriate judgement utilizing resources.

Requirements

• Education - Associate degree Nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience - Two (2) year critical care or prior CCL experience.
• In Lieu Of BSN and 1 year of Critical Care or CCL.
• In lieu of an Associate degree in Nursing, may consider nursing diploma with RN licensure.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses SC Licensed RN - Registered Nurse.
• BLS ACLS 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; fully explaining time frames to family members.
• Maintains BLS/ACLS certification.
• 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.

Benefits

• Bonus Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree