Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab Holding

Rochester Regional Health•Rochester, MN

4d•$41 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care at Rochester Regional Health, treating patients, family members, and visitors with courtesy, kindness, respect, and compassion. The Cardiac Cath Lab Holding Area provides pre- and post-procedural care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures. The area supports the Cath Lab and EP Lab by preparing patients before procedures and providing safe, thorough recovery afterward.

Requirements

Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing.
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
At least 6 months of RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, patient-centered clinical care.
Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments using appropriate physical, psychological, educational, and risk-screen data for the patient's age and developmental stage.
Communicate and document patient assessments with the interdisciplinary team and use available resources to meet patient and family needs.
Develop and document individualized plans of care, treatment, and services appropriate to each patient's needs, strengths, limitations, and goals.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and protocols, including those related to safety, medication administration, and documentation.
Revise the plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and update documentation appropriately.
Complete at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for the Nursing Research Department using a research article from the last five years based on research performed in the United States.
Complete a minimum of five nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Complete mandatory in-services and health screens in a timely manner.
Maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.