RN - 19412184

CHS Northwest Medical Center•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Observation Unit provides care for patients before and after Cath Lab procedures. The nurse evaluates assigned patients, plans and implements nursing care, documents relevant information, assists physicians during examinations and procedures, performs patient tests, and administers medications within the scope of practice. The Cardiac Observation Unit prepares patients for procedures and supports their recovery afterward. The team cares for high-risk, high-acuity patients. Procedures commonly performed in the unit include Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Cardioversions (CV). The schedule consists of variable shifts of three 12-hour shifts. Day shifts are scheduled from 0600 to 1830, 0700 to 1930, or 0800 to 2030. Call requirements include weekends. The position is located in Northwest, Arizona.

Requirements

Valid RN license in Arizona or a compact state.
ACLS certification.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience in PACU, ICU, telemetry, cath lab, or a surgery center; experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Admit patients to the unit.
Prepare patients for catheterization procedures, including completing pre-procedure checklist charting and starting IV access.
Prepare patients for Cardioversions and Transesophageal Echocardiograms.
Monitor and recover patients following procedures under conscious sedation.
Conduct bedside procedures, including sedation, circulation, and documentation for CV and TEE.
Complete discharge planning and patient education, including documentation required for physical discharge.
Evaluate assigned patients and plan and implement nursing care.
Document relevant patient information.
Assist physicians during examinations and procedures.
Perform patient tests and administer medications within the scope of practice.