RN Cardiac Cath Unit (CLU) - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Lab Unit (CLU) supports the Cardiac Cath lab, Electrophysiology, non-invasive and other cardiology departments in the preparation of outpatients for procedures and provides care post procedure, prior to discharge or admission to the hospital. The CLU RN’s work collaboratively with procedural staff, pharmacists, interventional and general cardiologists and fellows, coordinators and other professionals to ensure quality care for patients. The CLU Unit is open Monday through Friday 6AM to 7:30PM. Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) is a Level I Shock Trauma Center with 5 state-of-the-art ICUs, a State-of-the-art Cancer Center, and over 550 beds. At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has a commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.

Requirements

• Minimum one year Cardiac nursing experience
• ACLS
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.
• Pre and post procedures care for patients
• Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
• Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.
• Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.

What This Job Offers

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