Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Shift: Days Hours: Job Type: Per Diem Job Summary The Clinical Nurse provides care to complex patients. Functions as a clinical resource in a specific unit. Participates in the development of orientation and training and acts as a preceptor to less experienced staff. Access to all Patient Health Information for treatment purposes only. Department Specific Duties

• Pre-op duties includes, but is not limited to, pre-op telephone interview and education, patient assessment documented, IV initiation, administer pre-op medications, complete medication reconciliation form. Complete appropriate documentation, i.e. consent, orders, ACC form.
• Procedural nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the administration of moderate sedation and medications, assessment, physio- monitoring, circulating and emergency procedures.
• Recovery room duties include assessment, monitoring and emergency procedures. Administer medications according to policy. Discharges patients with appropriate documentation.
• Familiarization, nursing skills and competencies with Cath Lab procedures includes but is not limited to Right and Left Heart Catherization, PCI, intra-coronary stent, thrombolysis and pacemakers. Consistently recognizes evaluates and intervenes appropriately in life-threatening situations.
• Provides effective patient management through use of the nursing process.
• Consistently performs proficiently which includes but is not limited to: Manages an average caseload specific to unit, adapts to altered work patterns, sets priorities, and modifies assignments to meet patient needs.
• Complete and accurate charting.
• Patient transport.
• Demonstrate ability to cross train and work in other areas of nursing.
• Ordering and maintenance of supplies.
• Functions as a resource to co-workers. Acts as a preceptor to peers and students.
• Participates in department and hospital PI plan.
• Follows hospital policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Complete advanced clinical nurse criteria. Required Cath LAB RN experience required
• Current CA Registered Nurse License
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (maintain current at all times)
• Current American Heart Association ACLS Certification (maintain current at all times within 30 days of hire)
• Effective verbal and written skills to communicate with people on all levels and able to maintain positive working relationships with parents, families, and co-workers
• Possess active listening skills
• Compassionate and non judgmental care giver and advocate
• Able to independently manage multiple priorities
• Must successfully complete EKG test within the first 30 days of hire #LI-JS4