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, using the Database Assessment form. The nurse obtains the appropriate procedure permit, provides preoperative teaching, starts IVs, places electrodes, palpates appropriate pulses, and provides the nursing care needed to prepare patients for procedures. The role includes documenting and assessing pertinent patient information and reporting abnormal findings that may affect the procedure to the Cardiologist. After procedures, the nurse removes arterial and venous sheaths according to the Cath Lab procedure manual, monitors and maintains physiologic parameters and patient safety, and demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmias and patterns of infarction and ischemia. The nurse gives discharge instructions to patients and families and communicates with Nursing Unit personnel and other departments to support continuity of care. The role requires independent action under physicians' standing orders and the ability to assess and intervene quickly in emergencies. The nurse is expected to support St. Joseph Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values; follow HIPAA guidelines; promote a culture of safety; and uphold the organization’s Code of Ethics, compliance policies, and required compliance education. The position is full-time, day shift.

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.
B.S., diploma, or Associate Degree in Nursing.
Cardiovascular nursing experience and knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiac arrhythmia interpretation, and arterial and venous sheath removal.

Nice To Haves

CCU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures using the Database Assessment form.
Obtain the appropriate procedure permit and provide preoperative teaching using the hospital education form.
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 Unit personnel and other departments to support continuity of care.
Act independently and under physicians' standing orders, and assess and intervene quickly in emergencies.
Support the medical center's mission, vision, and values; follow HIPAA guidelines and promote patient and employee safety.
Uphold the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, adhere to relevant compliance policies, complete requested compliance education, and set an example for staff.