RN Cath Lab - Four Peaks
About The Position
The RN practices in accordance with the ANA Standards of Professional Nursing Practice and Code of Ethics, applying professional nursing principles to the care of patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The nurse collects and assesses patient data, develops and implements individualized plans of care, administers medications and treatments, monitors and documents patient status, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. The RN also educates patients and families, provides direction to licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, supports evidence-based practice and quality improvement, and contributes to the development of peers, new hires, and students.
Requirements
- Procedural Cath Lab experience.
- Current Arizona nursing license or compact-state licensure upon hire; Arizona licensure must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Associate degree or diploma in nursing.
- More than 10 months of medical-surgical or acute specialty experience.
- STEMI call participation with a 30-minute response time.
- For diploma or ADN hires: complete a BSN within 60 months of hire, or have at least 5 years of RN experience at the time of hire.
- All staff with direct responsibility for stroke patients must meet the applicable stroke-specific education requirements before starting.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- National certification for the unit-specific patient population.
Responsibilities
- Collect and prioritize health data, assess patients, and involve families in the care process.
- Analyze assessment data, identify nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes, and develop, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care.
- Provide family-centered, developmentally appropriate, culturally relevant nursing care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, spiritual, and social-cultural needs.
- Administer medications, therapies, treatments, and emergency or resuscitative measures in accordance with orders, policies, and procedures.
- Start, maintain, and discontinue IV lines for fluids, medications, blood, and blood products.
- Observe patients and document assessments, interventions, monitoring data, and other relevant information.
- Educate patients and families about illness or injury management, post-treatment and home care, diet, nutrition, exercise, and self-administration of medications and therapies.
- Consult and collaborate with physicians, patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare providers in planning, delivering, and evaluating care.
- Evaluate patient progress and the quality and effectiveness of care plans to promote high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
- Direct licensed practical nurses and nursing aides regarding patient care and delegate tasks when appropriate.
- Maintain professional nursing knowledge and evaluate personal practice against professional standards, laws, regulations, and department policies.
- Support evidence-based nursing practice, research integration, quality improvement, and changes to nursing practice that improve patient outcomes.
- Contribute to peers’ and other healthcare providers’ professional development through role modeling and participation in preceptor or mentor programs.
- Precept new hires and students and help them complete competency requirements.
- Use resources effectively and efficiently while considering patient safety, care effectiveness, and cost.
Benefits
- Up to $20,000 bonus available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
