RN-CARDIAC CATH LAB

Principles of Care

Assesses and documents the physical and psychosocial needs of patients.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.

Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care in collaboration with all health care disciplines.

Technical Competence

• Demonstrates clinical and technical competence in performing Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiology related treatments and procedures.
• Verifies readiness of all emergency and monitoring equipment per policy.
• Administers medication following current policy and procedure.
• Initiates appropriate emergency procedures and administers life-supporting drugs/treatments as indicated and under the supervision of a Physician/Radiologist.
• Maintains proficiency in administration of adult IV sedation, and if PAL's trained may administer sedation for young adults.
• Injects contrast media, radiopharmaceuticals and other medications under the direction of a Radiologist or other physician as required.

Patient Education

Provides a nursing history of the patient, which includes a review of systems.

Documents information on the appropriate nursing record in accordance with current policy and procedure.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Working knowledge of hemodynamic pressure recording/interpretation, sterile technique, cardiac catheterization and special procedures equipment and supplies, computer skills adequate to document nursing notes electronically, excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing, demonstrates flexibility in meeting unanticipated demands and priorities, demonstrates good interpersonal skills using tact and diplomacy in interacting with staff, clients, and the public, ability to perform in crises, capable of functioning independently pertaining to patient care and equipment functions, ability to participate in planning and arranging work as a team member.
• Education: Associates Nursing Required, Bachelors Nursing Preferred, Five (5) years of responsible work experience as a Registered Nurse in a cardaic related experience on telemetry nursing unit or a two (2) years of responsible work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care or Emergency Department, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Two (2) years of responsible work experience as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care or Emergency Department, or a closely related field, Five (5) years of Healthcare/Medical - Telemetry experience.
• Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse, Certified Advance Cardiac Life, Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation ST.