Registered Nurse CARS RN Pre Post Procedural

Banner Health • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiology and Radiology Services (CARS) unit at Banner University Medical Center Tucson provides nursing care to patients receiving procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Diagnostic Cardiology. The 29-bay unit supports cardiology and radiology procedures requiring conscious sedation and general anesthesia, preparing patients for procedures and supporting recovery afterward. The role is part of a collaborative team in a teaching hospital that offers educational and professional growth opportunities.

The position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents patient care in accordance with organizational policies and professional nursing practice standards. The nurse is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by themselves and those under their direction, and uses specialized knowledge and judgment to provide care appropriate to patients’ physical and developmental needs. The role works with patients, families, physicians and multidisciplinary caregivers, and may supervise staff and departmental workflow in some circumstances.

Requirements

• Current, valid RN license in the state of practice, a temporary/interim RN license in the state of practice, or compact RN licensure applicable to the state of practice.
• BLS certification.
• Maintain clinical performance competencies appropriate to the practice area through annual validations.
• Relate experience, training and education needed to perform the job during the interview process.
• The ideal candidate has BLS and ACLS certifications and 2 or more years of experience in Cardiology, PCU and/or PACU.
• Applicants with less than 12 months of experience as a new graduate nurse are directed to search for RN New Grad openings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the clinical area for which the applicant is applying.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Professional certification.
• Additional related education and/or experience.
• ACLS certification.
• Two or more years of experience in Cardiology, PCU and/or PACU.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge-planning needs; review histories, diagnostics and laboratory data; report abnormal findings; and complete assessments and reassessments as required.
• Develop and revise patient-specific plans of care, including discharge plans, in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team.
• Implement care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision, following physician orders, nursing plans, policies, standards of care and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuity of care by communicating patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to care and teaching, monitor progress toward goals, and revise the plan of care as needed.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, evaluations, patient responses and physician orders legibly, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide evidence-based care and may participate in research activities within clinical practice.
• Participate in unit or facility shared leadership and contribute to quality improvement and nursing outcomes.
• Support education, role development and orientation of personnel, patients, students, families and visitors; precept and mentor when appropriate.
• Interact with staff, physicians, patients, families, external contacts and other health care providers to exchange and clarify patient-care information; coordinate spiritual support with clergy when needed.
• In some roles, supervise staff and departmental workflow.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed