Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab Prep & Recovery RN

Trinity Health•Athens, GA

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Prep & Recovery RN provides pre-operative preparation and Phase I post-operative recovery care for Cardiac Cath Lab patients. Under limited supervision, the RN assesses patients and develops, evaluates, and modifies care plans. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures within their area of expertise and works as a member of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes identified in the pathway or plan of care. The RN assumes professional responsibility and accountability for care provided to a group of patients during a designated time frame, using therapeutic communication, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members in accordance with established standards. This is a full-time day-shift position working three 12-hour shifts on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There is no call and no weekend work. The position is based in Athens, Georgia. St. Mary’s is a regional, not-for-profit Catholic health care system and a member of Trinity Health. Its mission is to be a compassionate and transforming healing presence in its communities, guided by values including reverence, commitment to those experiencing poverty, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
Graduate from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to programs in Georgia.
If nursing practice has not occurred within the past five years, successfully complete a refresher course within the past six months.
Hold current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in Cardiac Care, PACU, or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for Cardiac Cath Lab procedures.
Provide Phase I recovery care to patients after their procedures.
Assess patients and develop, evaluate, and modify care plans.
Interpret and perform complex patient-care procedures specific to the RN’s expertise.
Work as a member of the Care Team and Support Team to achieve patient outcomes in the pathway or plan of care.
Assume responsibility and accountability for care provided to a group of patients during a designated time frame.
Provide care using therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and technology, and other healthcare team members according to established standards.