BMH Cardiovascular Unit Full-Time Variable Shift

Bronson Healthcare Group•Kalamazoo, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, provides nursing care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (CVSL), functioning as a scrub nurse, circulator, and/or recorder in diagnostic cases and as a circulator or recorder in intervention cases. The nurse is responsible for efficient, cost-effective delivery of nursing services and safe patient care, and must demonstrate competencies for the patient population served. The role assists physicians with invasive cardiology procedures, including heart catheterizations, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, and pacemaker and ICD insertions. Responsibilities include preparing the patient and sterile field, operating procedural and monitoring equipment, anticipating physician needs, communicating clinical information to the care team, administering medications when required, managing images, and documenting procedures and patient information. The nurse also maintains medications, supplies, instruments, and equipment, performs minor equipment repairs and adjustments, and stays current with cardiovascular technologies. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with variable shifts. Additional on-call coverage beyond regularly scheduled hours, as well as weekend and holiday work, is required. The position is based at Bronson Methodist Hospital South Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in good standing in the State of Michigan.
At least 1 year of experience is required.
BLS and ACLS certification are required within 1 year of hire.
Basic PC skills for operating departmental databases and office programs are needed; these skills may be acquired after hire.
Must communicate effectively and work professionally with managers, employees, physicians, customers, and team members.
Must work effectively in a small group, including communicating with team members, assertively handling conflict, diplomatically resolving issues, and participating in problem-solving.
Must be able to work with patients in situations requiring social sensitivity and effective communication.
Must be able to sustain attention and concentration for detailed and repetitive work, including computer or CRT use.
Must regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or equivalent pushing, pulling, or handling.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical experience in adult cardiac critical care and/or CVL training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, monitor, and provide appropriate professional nursing care to patients throughout their CVSL stay.
Document physical assessment abnormalities, recommended interventions, patient responses, physician orders, and appropriate nursing and patient records.
Assist physicians with invasive cardiology procedures, including heart catheterizations, intra-aortic balloon pump insertions, and pacemaker and ICD insertions.
Function as scrub nurse, circulator, and/or recorder in diagnostic cases, and as a circulator or recorder in intervention cases.
Set up the sterile table, prepare and drape patients, and use proper sterile techniques during procedures.
Prepare and operate procedural equipment, including radiographic, monitoring, and recording equipment.
Anticipate and assist with physician needs during procedures, and communicate significant data to physicians and other team members.
Administer medications when required.
Manage images for physician review and the permanent record.
Accurately document and charge procedures; enter and record laboratory values, pressure waveforms, ECGs, physical assessments, and other pertinent information in logs and computer systems; and process related paperwork.
Order and maintain appropriate levels of medications and routine laboratory supplies.
Maintain instruments and equipment in clean, functional condition; perform minor repairs, calibrations, and adjustments; and notify the supervisor when special service or maintenance is needed.
Keep current with diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular technologies.
Work additional on-call hours and weekends and holidays as required.