Registered Nurse (Part Time) - Cath Lab/IR - Prov Cardiovascular Lab - Providence

USA Health•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care in the Cath Lab/IR at the Providence Cardiovascular Lab. The RN uses the nursing process to assess patients, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes, implement and evaluate interventions, and educate patients and families. The role includes assisting with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, administering medications and blood products, responding to emergencies, and caring for patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. The RN supports cardiovascular and interventional procedures through physiological and hemodynamic monitoring, basic EKG interpretation, airway management, care of mechanically ventilated patients and patients with temporary or permanent pacemakers, and preparation of instruments and catheters using sterile technique. The role also includes maintaining procedure rooms and equipment, documenting care and charges, supporting procedure schedules, and participating in quality, education, and staff development activities. Employees must be in a regular position working at least 20 hours per week to qualify for benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact for Alabama, required upon hire.
Basic Life Support (BCLS), required upon hire.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), required within 180 days.
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the listed requirements.

Responsibilities

Practice family-centered nursing in accordance with policies and the Nurse Practice Act.
Use the nursing process to assess patients, plan individualized care, identify expected outcomes, implement interventions, and evaluate care for patients and families.
Serve as charge nurse when assigned, supervising, planning, evaluating, and coordinating care provided by licensed and non-licensed staff.
Perform therapeutic procedures and assist with diagnostic procedures required for patient care.
Administer medications, including controlled substances, by all routes, and administer blood and blood products.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, provide basic life support, and manage arrest situations.
Start IVs, perform venipuncture for blood tests, obtain blood samples from arterial access devices, and perform activities of daily living.
Provide patient and family education, planning, coordinating, and delegating educational needs as appropriate.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records, including documentation, discharge forms, pain assessments, medication administration records, and patient care records.
Use the hospital information system and electronic medical records for documentation and patient charges.
Communicate effectively with physicians, patients' families, and the healthcare team, and maintain appropriate customer relations.
Demonstrate competent care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Prepare instrument and catheter trays using sterile technique.
Maintain airway management proficiency and monitor physiological functions, recognizing arrhythmias and changes in vital signs and taking corrective action under physician direction.
Perform basic EKG interpretations and hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, flow-directed catheters, central venous pressure, and pulse oximetry.
Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and patients with temporary or permanent cardiac pacemakers.
Perform emergency tracheostomy reinsertion.
Wear lead aprons during radiation procedures and follow radiological safety guidelines and precautions.
Record and submit patient charges for supplies, room time, and procedures performed.
Facilitate timely procedures and schedules while communicating with physicians and staff.
Maintain procedure rooms, perform daily crash cart and defibrillator checks, stock supplies, and maintain equipment.
Assist with development of policies and procedures; participate in staff development, mandatory meetings, education, and research projects.
Assist with mock codes, maintain patient logs, and gather data for performance improvement and quality assurance.
Orient new staff and serve as a resource; perform charge nurse and Board Runner duties as needed.
Serve as a preceptor for new employees and nursing students.
Complete mandatory department, unit, educational, and hospital requirements.
Follow compliance, confidentiality, infection control, and safety requirements and use cost-effective practices.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance, work the defined schedule and overtime as required, and perform related duties as assigned.
Be available in the hospital within 30 minutes of call.