RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Cath Lab, PRN

UofL Health•Elizabeth, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Kentucky.
Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University.
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
A minimum of two years of Cardiovascular Laboratory experience or two years of critical care experience.
Strong customer service skills- able to demonstrate patience and understanding, ensure customer satisfaction, and resolve customer complaints.
Superior organization skills- manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized, able to pay extreme attention to detail for long periods of time.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills- responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information; can build effective, strong working relationships others through trust, communication, and credibility.
Skilled at remaining calm during periods of stress.
Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies.
Able to critically think through complex situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
Able to assist others in developing good reasoning skills.
Able to work independently and within a team setting.
Basic computer skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Deliver nursing care to patients in the C.V. Laboratory.
Administer medications, observe for complications, and intervene during emergencies.
Scrub to assist the Physician during all procedures (except PTCA).
Run the Code 300.
Demonstrate accurate utilization of the new CERNER platform (E.H.R.).
Regularly check email for corporate and department communications.
Display knowledge and comply with the National Patient Safety Goals.
Implement an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.
Attend all UofL Health required educational programs and Learn (KNOW) Modules.
Administer medications and IV fluids with 100% accuracy.
Use IV book to reference unfamiliar drugs before administering.
Check patency of IV site(s) for successful drug and fluid infusion.
Complete nursing chart forms completely with accurate and pertinent information.
Check narcotics according to policy and document wastage 100% of the time.
Supervise nursing care of the patient in the cardiovascular laboratory.
Assist in the general preparation of the patient before procedure, including assuring the nursing data base is on the chart.
Continually anticipate patient’s needs, observe and assess patient closely for chest pain, E.K.G. changes and complications.
Exercise good judgment in making decisions, notifying physician and in implementing patient care.
Supervise nursing care of the patient post cardiovascular laboratory procedure.
Supervise care of the patient post procedure including close observation of catheter entry site, assessment of vital signs, pulses, and post cath instructions.
Act as a liaison with patient’s family, communicate with families during or after procedure as necessary and provide emotional support.
Provide nursing care of patient post catheterization/P.T.C.A. when hospital bed is not available; transport patient to hospital bed and give report providing continuity of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization procedures and equipment.
Scrub to assist the Cardiologist during procedures as needed.
Operate the injector accurately, with speed and without assistance 100% of the time.
Operate the imaging equipment accurately and rapidly to assist the Cardiologist to visualize cardiac anatomy.
Be familiar with 90% of the different catheter wires and balloons used in procedures.
Complete the log book accurately and completely 100% of the time.
Contribute to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the department operation.
Maintain stock supplies of medications, IV fluids and tubing and charge for items used in patient care 95% of the time.
Maintain professional demeanor during procedures.
Perform duties in an organized and efficient work flow.
Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule and duties.
Participate in the mandatory call schedule, completing the schedule and scheduled cases prior to the end of the work-day.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established procedures.
Follow the Standard of Performance.
Communicate effectively and courteously answering assigned telephone lines within three rings identifying self at all times.
Assist visitors and patients in giving directions and information.
Communicate effectively and courteously with all visitors, physicians, patients and employees.
Introduce self and position to patient, families and visitors at all times.
Assess environment for safety hazards and report hazards to appropriate supervisors.
Collaborate with other departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the patients and the organization.
Responsible for RT/RN/CVT student and JH new employee instruction as it relates to JH policies and procedures and Cath Lab orientation processes.
Demonstrate knowledge of Sheath removal and maintain hemostasis.
Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor always.
Maintain confidentiality and always protect sensitive data.
Adhere to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
Work collaboratively and support efforts of team members.
Demonstrate exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community.
Honor and care for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit.
Ensure the highest quality of care for those we serve.
Work together as a team to achieve our goals.
Improve continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback.
Seek new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve.
Use our resources wisely.
Understand how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health.