Pre/Post and Stress Lab RN - Full Time

Full-time position, 80 hours per pay period, day shift.

About the Role

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values by adhering to the behavioral standards of Bay Area Hospital. Comply with all laws and regulations affecting Bay Area Hospital. Be familiar with and adhere to the Code of Conduct and support the Bay Area Hospital Compliance Program. Effective communication skills and the ability to work effectively with people from various backgrounds are critical.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-, intra-, and post-catheterization patient care including administration of moderate sedation, providing airway management, and assessing hemodynamic parameters for various diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.
• Carries out established techniques for safe administration of contrast solutions.
• Directs and assists in maintenance and handling of special equipment, monitors, and instruments.
• Cleans procedure rooms before and between cases.
• Maintains and continues to improve technical and professional skill levels; regularly attending continuing education meetings/seminars and reviewing current literature/journals pertaining to cardiovascular nursing.
• Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning.
• Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate.
• Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to:
  • Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling.
  • Medication administration.
  • Skin assessment/wound care.
  • Pain management.
  • Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices.
  • Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
  • Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion.
  • Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care.
  • Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care.
• Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible.
• Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic pressure tracings.
• Demonstrates above average technical skills and knowledge.
• Observes radiation protection safety standards.
• Must be able to take call nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis; must be within 20-minute travel time to hospital.
• Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language.
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.
• Demonstrates effective teaching skills.
• Responds effectively to patient crisis/emergency situations.
• Proficient in use of computer, including accessing internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system.
• Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS).
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred.

Pay

Minimum $47.82 USD per hour, Maximum $71.26 USD per hour (This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job).

Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements

• Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
• Requires frequent use of personal computer.
• Must demonstrate manual dexterity.