Cath Lab RN

JOB FUNCTION:
The Cardiovascular Laboratory Registered Nurse accepts responsibility and accountability for the nursing care for the designated group of patients within the CVL department. Pay negotiable based on Cath Lab experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The CVL nurse utilizes and documents the nursing process to include assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and includes the patient education and discharge planning needs.

2. The nurse will demonstrate ethical and appropriate clinical behavior for the clinical environment to include (but not limited to) respect for the patient’s dignity, rights to privacy, age, confidentiality, and specific care needs.

3. The Registered Nurse is proficient in all aspects of angiography, preparation, assessment, documentation and monitoring consistent with the policies, procedures and processes of the Cardiovascular Cath Lab.

4. Adheres to the guidelines and standards of professional practice associations.

5. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

6. Identifies and prepares patient using aseptic technique as dictated by procedure ordered.

7. Exhibits awareness of hazards which may endanger patients.

8. Ensures adherence to regulatory standards and enforces safety regulations.

9. Annually meets all required department specific competencies

10. Verifies orders and facilitates implementation, communicating with physician as needed. P

11. Performs treatments and administers medications according to policy and training.

12. Functions appropriately in clinical emergencies.

13. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and medications.

14. Produce an accurately written, promptly completed medical record for each patient based on the scope and complexity of the intervention procedure and patient clinical conditions.

15. Maintains authenticity and security of the record, and follows prescribed process for amending documents

16. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses PPE, and performs hand hygiene

17. Performs effectively in two of the three procedural roles (circulate, monitor, scrub) required in a therapeutic cardiac laboratory team based on the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals Scope of Practice.

18. Demonstrates responsible decision making in planning, providing and delegating care base on assessment.

19. Communicates effectively. Establishes and maintains two-way communication with peers, staff, physicians and administration.

20. Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.

21. Follows through on problems that may compromise patient care by using the appropriate chain of command.

22. Uses patient safety techniques in the delivery of medications. Dispenses medications safely as evidenced by no more than three (3) medication errors per year, and six (6) medication documentation errors within each year. Demonstrates or verbalizes knowledge of safe administration of frequently used medications (actions, side effects, dosage, interaction with other drugs, and contraindications), and documents administration of said medications appropriately.

23. Performs conscious sedation, in accordance with policy.

24. Assist in assessment of emergency procedures and responds appropriately to emergency transfers.

25. Assesses critical changes in a patient’s condition and takes action, notifying the physician appropriately.

26. Preforms other tasks according to departmental needs

Qualifications:

1. Two years of Interventional Cardiovascular Lab experience required

2. Interventional Radiology Lab experience (preferred)

3. Peripheral Vascular Lab experience (preferred)

4. Electrophysiology Lab experience (preferred)

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

1. Current license to practice in the State of Florida as a Registered Nurse

2. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support

3. Current Basic Life Support

4. Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) preferred

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of Baccalaureate or Associates Degree Nursing Program

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedures, medical records, financial reports and laws, rules and regulations. Additional language desirable.

Physical Demands:

* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met successfully to perform the essential functions of the job.

* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear.

* The employee frequently is required to move all extremities within full range of motion as well stoop and bend at 90 degrees. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Work Environment:

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

* The exposure risk to bloodborne pathogens is high.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cath Lab

Physical Setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Operating room
• Outpatient

Experience:

• Cath Lab: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45