RN Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Job Summary

To deliver care and create a therapeutic environment for patients and families whose needs range from basic to complex by utilizing the nursing process.

To carry out functions in a manner consistent with Performance Improvement and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

To demonstrate clinical excellence through proficient practice which enhances and enriches the practice environment.

Qualifications

• To assess patients’ physical and psychosocial status based on interview, examination and review of clinical data.
• To assess potential for crisis situations and intervene before crisis situation develops with adeptness, facility, aptitude, ease and skill in managing complexity and uncertainty.
• To reassess patient status at established time frames and as indicated by the patient’s condition.
• To analyze relevant patient data and identify nursing diagnoses/patient care problems.
• To communicate patient status and assessed needs to members of multidisciplinary team.
• To develop an individualized plan of care, including developmental and cultural needs, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary team.
• To review and update plan of care as needed.
• To act as a resource to others in developing and implementing plan of care.
• To use the nursing process as a basis for developing, implementing and evaluating nursing interventions.
• To provide patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the wealth of human experience.
• To perform technical skills as needed by specific clinical unit safely and competently.
• To coordinate and implement the medical diagnostic and therapeutic orders as directed.
• To anticipate and manage complications of disease progression and invasive procedures.
• To document plan of care, assessments and interventions and patient outcomes in an electronic medical record thoroughly, accurately, and according to CMC Professional Nursing Practice Standards and ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• To report status, including response to care, and changes in status as appropriate.
• To ensure a calm, supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families, serving as an advocate when appropriate.
• To adhere to all safety, organizational and ethical standards according to ANA Code of Ethics.
• To implement elements of core measures in conjunction with Performance Improvement.
• To identify current trends which could impact patient outcomes.
• To identify system resources effectively and allocate them appropriately at the point of care delivery.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for new or revised policies, procedures, guidelines, etc.
• To identify research as a resource in clinical practice.
• To manage a specific complex clinical procedure common to patients in area of practice, and encourage colleagues to seek her/his guidance in managing the specific procedure/technique throughout the year.
• To employ critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve patient outcomes.
• To identify & communicate needs for innovative nursing practices.
• To identify & communicate need for