Additionally, the nurse will assist the cardiologist/radiologist in all aspects of invasive, as well as non-invasive cardiology/radiology, including procedures performed at One Vernon Place, which may include and not be limited to circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters. Other duties may include assisting as needed at Yolando Barco Oncology Institute.
Communication: Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, supervisor, etc.),Records these observations, changesand reactions accurately, conciselyand legibly for patients undergoingcardiovascular procedures. Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or significant other.
Communicates with the physiciancontinuously and as needed about patient's condition. Communicateswith and serves as liaison betweenpatients family and physician.
Performance: Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs. Based on thoseconditions and needs, develops andimplements individual plan of carewith revisions as patients conditionand needs change. Responsible foradmitting, recovering, and dischargingof patients from the Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology Lab.
Maintains the standards of nursingcare within the guidelines of the nursing department. Monitors thepatient at all times
Demonstrates knowledge of andimplements policies and procedures of the hospital and nursing departments as well as cardiology, radiology and critical care areas policies and procedures.
Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to the patients and administers direct care, by using professional nursing skills andjudgments as required. Ensures pre-opchecklist is complete before patientIs taken into catheterization lab.
Institutes emergency measures for Code Blue, Fire and Disaster plans.
Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, Swan-Ganz and documents appropriately.
Assists physicians with patient,procedures, and exams. Transcribes physician orders accurately and legibly.Administers medications, including IV's according to hospital policyand procedure.
Assists with inventory. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs are met. Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintainsequipment in a clean and safe manner. Maintains change sheet for all procedures.
Is knowledgeable and supports Guest Services policies and programs.
Is aware of and adheres to hospital attendance policy.
Is aware of and adheres to Administrative Policy # A-230(General appearance)
Participates in the orientation of new staff and in the clinicalexperience of students.
Assumes personal responsibility for professional development andcontinuing education.
Attends in-service programs that are required. Attends continuing education programs outside of the hospital. Keeps abreast of current issues by reading professional journals. Attends unit meetings, other meetings, reads notices and memos. Maintains skills in the assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the unique needi.e., age groups, disease process) of the patients for whom they care..
Supports TQI (Total Quality Improvement) concepts through the use of team work, participation and cooperation
Participates in nursing service committees.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Experience: Minimum of on year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing. One year of experience in cardiac cath lab preferred. IABP experience preferred. Current BLS/ACLS are required. CCRN preferred.
Current State Nursing License in Pennsylvania or having made application for licensure.
Communication skills necessary to effectively:
Provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other
Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other
Explain nursing intervention
Communicate with other members of the health team.