What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Cardiac Cath Lab position at UnityPoint Health?
Overview
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Promotes and restores patients’ cardiovascular health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team while providing physical and psychological support in a holistic manner to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses. Performs various roles in the Cardiology Service Line and Catheterization Lab settings safely and sufficiently including but not limited to; Primary Circulating, Secondary Circulating and Monitoring.
Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care
- Maintains knowledge of effectively caring for a patient under moderate conscious sedation.
- Possesses / exhibits strong EKG rhythm interpretation skills.
- Provides leadership in emergent situations.
- Establishes a climate of mutual respect and trust with patients and families.
- Maintains an assertive yet supportive manner when functioning with physicians in the procedural setting.
- Follows departmental and hospital infection control policies.
- Documents patient status and care given while the patient is in the Cardiovascular and Radiology Departments.
- Purposefully conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner.
Patient Education and Support
Safety and Equipment Knowledge
Departmental Support
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
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Preferred or Specialized
Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education :
Graduate of accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 5 years of hire)
Bachelor of Science (BSN) degree in Nursing
Experience :
At least 1 year of experience in Critical Care setting
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