RN Specialist Cath Lab / CLE

About the role

The RN Specialist, Cardiac Cath POD (Procedural Outpatient Department) provides and/or assists with the care of patients receiving cardiac catheter procedures, including admitting patients and providing pre- and post-procedure care to patients admitted to POD for various Heart and Vascular, and related procedures. Coordinates patient transfers within facility and outlying facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures, such as left and right heart caths, temporary pacemakers, angioplasties/stent, IABP, etc.
• Takes precautions to ensure patient and employee safety.
• Admits, assesses, and provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients admitted to POD for various Heart and Vascular procedures, including patients from Interventional Radiology, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Function, EP lab, etc.
• In the Cardiac Cath Lab: records and monitors arterial pressures, EKG and other vital signs during procedures; assesses patients and gives medications as ordered by physician; circulates during procedures, scrubs in during procedures, and prepares room and equipment for procedure to be performed.
• Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization and department-specific competencies and requirements.
• Follows hospital/system and department policies and procedures with special attention to attendance and punctuality, confidentiality, dress code and display of ID badge, and safety.
• Remains flexible to work in and cross train between other areas in the Heart and Vascular Center.
• Supports and participates in community wellness programs.
• Serves as preceptor for university students in nursing and/or other health sciences.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
• Registered Nurse with a license to practice in Ohio.
• Current Basic Life Support and ACLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross or ALS through American Red Cross.
• Maintains competencies specific to patient population served.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate activities between diverse groups.
• Able to take call: must be able to safely make it to the hospital within 30 minutes once a STEMI has been called.

Qualifications

• Critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Able to interpret cardiac arrhythmias.

Physical Requirements

• Requires full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Requires corrected hearing and vision to normal range.
• Requires some exposure to communicable disease or bodily fluids.
• Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Pay

Minimum Annual Salary: $73,840.00
Maximum Annual Salary: $115,648.00

The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set and education. The pay range displayed does not include any applicable pay practices (e.g., shift differentials, overtime, etc.). The pay range does not include the value of Cleveland Clinic’s benefits package (e.g., healthcare, dental and vision benefits, retirement savings account contributions, etc.).