Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse -TX - Paluxy Location
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Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Overview:
Job Category:
Acute - Nursing - Local Skills:
The following experience is required:
2 years of critical care experience IV insertion and phlebotomy skill conscious sedation experience Education:
RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required AHA ACLS - required IV Certification - required CCRN - preferred Certifications & Licenses:
CCRN - IV Certification - RN License The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse is responsible to ensure the patient safety during the Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures.
The Cath Lab Nurse is responsible for maintaining communication with the physician and charge and /or manager to keep the flow throughout the day.
As the Cath Lab Nurse, you are responsible for:
Staying abreast of the changes to department and industry standard.
Filtering this information to the Cath Lab Team Providing and managing professional nursing care in accordance to physician's procedural protocols and treatment plan.
Utilizing appropriate judgment in making decisions to anticipate patient's needs and solve problems.
Function as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
Obtain and record initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies for procedure.
Operates hemodynamic monitoring devices effectively to ensure accurate documentation of procedures.
Re-assess patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patient status.
Successfully complete all documentation, assist physician, transport patient to cath lab holding room within at end of procedure.
Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
Evaluate the plan of care.
Utilize effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
Responsible for medication administration, security of medication, and reconciliation of medications.
Verify orders for medication with physician and administers under direction of physician per policy and procedure.
Performs accurate documentation regarding patient status, medications, patient assessment, procedural events, and procedural charges.
Administers medications safely and accurately and re-evaluates effectiveness.
Responsible for regulatory and compliance standards in cath lab.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Responsible for efficient time and resource management in accomplishing acceptable work volumes (i.
e.
Supply costs, time mgt.
) Responsible for post procedural care and monitoring.
Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
Completes room turn around according to policy.
Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
Is receptive and responsive to new ideas.
Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance and policy and procedure.
Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Overview:
Job Category:
Acute - Nursing - Local Skills:
The following experience is required:
2 years of critical care experience IV insertion and phlebotomy skill conscious sedation experience Education:
RN License - required Primary Source Verification - required AHA BLS - required AHA ACLS - required IV Certification - required CCRN - preferred Certifications & Licenses:
CCRN - IV Certification - RN License The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse is responsible to ensure the patient safety during the Cardiac Cath Lab Procedures.
The Cath Lab Nurse is responsible for maintaining communication with the physician and charge and /or manager to keep the flow throughout the day.
As the Cath Lab Nurse, you are responsible for:
Staying abreast of the changes to department and industry standard.
Filtering this information to the Cath Lab Team Providing and managing professional nursing care in accordance to physician's procedural protocols and treatment plan.
Utilizing appropriate judgment in making decisions to anticipate patient's needs and solve problems.
Function as a resource to visitors, physicians and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously.
Obtain and record initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms and psychosocial needs.
Obtains necessary equipment and supplies for procedure.
Operates hemodynamic monitoring devices effectively to ensure accurate documentation of procedures.
Re-assess patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
Effectively communicate with physicians regarding patient status.
Successfully complete all documentation, assist physician, transport patient to cath lab holding room within at end of procedure.
Make comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based upon the evaluations.
Evaluate the plan of care.
Utilize effective communication strategies, which result in intended outcomes.
Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities.
Responsible for medication administration, security of medication, and reconciliation of medications.
Verify orders for medication with physician and administers under direction of physician per policy and procedure.
Performs accurate documentation regarding patient status, medications, patient assessment, procedural events, and procedural charges.
Administers medications safely and accurately and re-evaluates effectiveness.
Responsible for regulatory and compliance standards in cath lab.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Responsible for efficient time and resource management in accomplishing acceptable work volumes (i.
e.
Supply costs, time mgt.
) Responsible for post procedural care and monitoring.
Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues.
Completes room turn around according to policy.
Promotes a positive work environment as evidenced by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude for the unit staff.
Is receptive and responsive to new ideas.
Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance and policy and procedure.
Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals.
Quick Apply.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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