40 hpw RN -Cardiac Cath Lab, Trainable

·         Assess physical, mental, and psychosocial status of patient using age-appropriate knowledge.

·         Plans, evaluates and supervises care of all patients assigned.

·         Participates in working towards and fulfilling the charge nurse roll.

·         Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.

·         Competent to be the primary RN in the various cardiovascular tests/procedures done within the department.

·         Participates in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.

·         Responsible for continued learning and application to practice.

·         Synthesizes patient care information to formulate appropriate nursing diagnosis.

·         Responsible to provide patient and family education.

·         Work practice reflects philosophy purpose and policies of the hospital and department.

·         Explain procedure to patient (and family, if appropriate).

·         Prepare patient for test.

·         Participates in pre, intra and post procedural monitoring (VS, EKG's, hemodynamics).

·         Reinforces instructions given by M.D.

·         Competent to administer moderate sedation.

·         Identifies possible medication reactions and responds appropriately.

·         Assures that equipment and supplies are available as needed.

·         Assists in booking tests/procedures.

·         Participates in pre procedural process which may include but not be limited to chart preparation and telephone interview of the patient.

Minimum Requirements:

·         Current Massachusetts RN License

·         AHA ACLS and BLS Certified

·         One year Critical Care or Emergency Department experience required

·         Excellent communication skills; ability to critically think and work in a fast paced clinically challenging and dynamic setting; ability work in a team; collaborative

Strongly Preferred Requirements:

·         BSN or working towards

·         Experience in Procedural Sedation

·         One year of current Interventional Cath Lab experience

·         CCRN Certification

·         Evidence of strong preceptor and mentoring abilities

As with all job assignments, staff may be floated to areas where they are needed.