RN, Cath Lab - PRN (MC)
Memorial Hermann Health System•Forrest City, AR
About The Position
The RN, Cath Lab collaborates with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver patient care using the nursing process. The role provides professional nursing care, including patient assessments, assistance with examinations and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. The position is PRN and uses 10-hour shifts. Candidates should have a BSN and at least one year of catheterization laboratory experience; cardiovascular ICU experience may also be considered.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.
- Current Texas nursing license, or a temporary or compact license, to practice professional nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- ACLS certification.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process and the organization's values of innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion, and results.
- The posting states a BSN and at least one year of catheterization laboratory experience; cardiovascular ICU experience is also considered.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Cardiovascular ICU experience is considered.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe and appropriate care according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient population.
- Coordinate nursing care planning with an interdisciplinary team and make appropriate clinical decisions in delivering patient care.
- Collaborate with, direct, and, when appropriate, delegate to the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
- Coordinate treatment plans and develop and implement discharge or transfer plans.
- Participate in ongoing interdisciplinary evaluation of programs, process improvement, and patient-centered outcomes.
- Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and uphold service standards to optimize the patient experience.
- Follow regulatory requirements and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
- Promote safety for patients, staff, and visitors, and follow organizational policies and standards, including responsible management of time, supplies, productivity, and service quality.
- Maintain professional growth by completing mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements.
- Support department goals and, as appropriate, serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
