Registered Nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab

About the role

Under the general direction of the Cardiology Nurse Manager, coordinates and provides patient care and assumes individual responsibility and accountability for the provision of nursing care as related to the Cardiology Department. Administers medications, monitors patient vital signs/EKG, performs continual patient assessment during patient’s stay in the Cardiology Department. Documents accurate nursing records and patient data. Coordinates patient teaching and post procedure assessment. Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Assists with in service education. Collects and assembles data for data base, outcome analysis and performance improvement. Responsible to carry out any other activities assigned by the Cardiology Nurse Manager to assure the department runs effectively and efficiently. Responds within 30 minutes when on stand by and able to assist at other system Cath lab as needed.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications
• Makes patient vital signs/EKG
• Performs continual patient assessment
• Counsels patients on teaching
• Assists with post procedure assessment
• Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Aids in in-service education
• Collects and assembles data
• Carries out assigned tasks

Requirements

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support(RN)
• Registered Nurse
• Registered Nurse Diploma

Qualifications

• Experience in Cardiology Department
• Knowledge of medication administration
• Ability to monitor vital signs
• Skills in patient assessment
• Experience in emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Ability to assist with in-service education
• Experience in data collection and assembly

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in patient care documentation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Prescription drug and behavioral health coverage
• Free telemedicine services
• Free AirMed medical transportation
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans
• Auto and home insurance
• Identity theft protection
• Legal counseling
• Long-term care coverage
• Moving assistance
• Pet insurance
• Consumer discounts
• Preferred banking partnerships
• Tuition assistance
• Dependent scholarships
• Employee Health Assistance Fund
• Time Away From Work Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Referral services
• Education assistance
• Colleague recognition program
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.