Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Job Summary

Under general supervision, renders nursing care to patients within assigned department and demonstrates knowledge of developmental needs of patient population specific to that department. (Patient population is defined in each department's Scope of Practice.) May direct the activities of the department or a specific work group for a shift to include assigning duties to professional or non-professional personnel, overseeing and evaluating work performance of other personnel, and assisting in orientation of personnel. May assume responsibilities of Charge Nurse when deemed capable by the Department Director.

Qualifications

Education:
BSN required. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing preferred with current registration in Indiana required. Advanced preparation for specialized areas preferred.

Training:
Individualized preceptor training four to eight weeks. May be more or less at discretion of Director. Successful completion of orientation skills checklist. CPR Provider-C required within 30 days of hire. ACLS required within one year of hire. Specialty certification recommended for all staff nurses.

Experience:
None required. Previous experience as a Registered Nurse in a health care facility preferred.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and skills which enable the assumption of responsibility for the nature and quality of nursing care rendered to patients. thorough knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Familiarity with organization, functions, policies and procedures of Hospital as they relate to Patient Services. Knowledge of the value of rehabilitation concept in promotion of mental and physical health. Completion of basic skills checklist within 60 days.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and complications of the adult medical patient. Knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Provides nursing care to promote a positive and safe hospitalization. Provides care to the adult medical patient according to the Standards of Care. Provides patient and family with education of disease processes, modalities of treatments, and other needs exhibited by the patient and family members. Competency validation is completed by the Department Director or designee on an individual basis according to previous experience and abilities, but not to exceed six months from orientation completion. Provides education for the patient addressing the educational needs that have been identified.

ACLS required

Cardiac, Critical Care or ED experience required