Cardiac Cath Lab-Registered Nurse

Job description

Employment Type:

nPart time

nShift:

nRotating Shift

nDescription:

nnnAssesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort.

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nnPractices safe patient handling techniques and is proficient with aseptic techniques.

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nnContinues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.

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nnAnticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.

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nnGuides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.

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nnMaintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.

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nnInitiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

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nnUtilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information. Documents procedures in patient medical record. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records.

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n nCares for patients during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures which include, but are not limited to, coronary angiography, PTCA, stents, pediatric and adult heart catheterizations, peripheral PTA, EPS, Ablation, PPM, ICD, Valvuloplasty, and laser procedures

nnnMaintains readiness of equipment in procedure rooms. Acquires supplies needed for procedures and passes to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.

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nnTransports patients to and from procedure rooms.

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nnMay apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedure.

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nnServes in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.

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nnAssists in quality control.

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nnTakes assigned call as defined in unit specific policy manual.

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nnAssists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

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nnAssists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights).

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nnProvides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.

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n nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

des moines, IA, 50319, US

Who can apply

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