Registered Nurse - Cath Lab Holding

St. Josephs Medical Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Cath Lab Holding prepares patients for procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, provides nursing care before and after procedures, monitors patient physiology and safety, and supports continuity of care. The role includes patient assessment and education, obtaining procedure permits, starting IVs, placing electrodes, checking pulses, and reporting abnormal findings to the Cardiologist. After procedures, the nurse removes arterial and venous sheaths according to the Cath Lab procedure manual, provides discharge instructions, and communicates with nursing units and other departments. The nurse must be able to assess and respond quickly in emergency situations and act independently as well as under physician standing orders. The position supports St. Joseph Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values; protects patient health information; promotes patient and employee safety; and follows the organization’s compliance policies and education requirements.

Requirements

Three to five years of medical/surgical nursing experience, including two to three years of Critical Care Nursing experience; CCU experience preferred.
Current RN license issued by the Texas State Board of Nurses.
Bachelor of Science, diploma, or Associate Degree in Nursing.
Cardiovascular nursing experience.
Knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiac arrhythmia interpretation, and arterial and venous sheath removal.

Nice To Haves

CCU experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures using the Database Assessment form.
Obtain the appropriate permit and provide pre-operative teaching.
Start IVs, place electrodes, and palpate appropriate pulses.
Document and assess pertinent patient data and report abnormal findings that may affect the procedure to the Cardiologist.
Remove arterial and venous sheaths according to the Cath Lab procedure manual.
Monitor and maintain physiologic parameters and patient safety.
Recognize arrhythmias and patterns of infarction and ischemia.
Provide discharge instructions to patients and families.
Communicate with nursing units and other departments to support continuity of care.
Assess and intervene quickly in emergency situations.
Support and communicate the medical center’s mission, vision, and values.
Follow HIPAA guidelines and help protect against unauthorized disclosure of protected health information.
Promote safety through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention of medical errors.
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, adhere to relevant compliance policies, complete compliance education as requested, and set an example for staff.