Cardiac Cath Lab

Opportunity:

RN - Cath Lab

Job Details:

• Work a varied schedule as assigned
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care of patients
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments including physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs
• Review patient history and physical with patient/family within appropriate timeframe
• Monitor diagnostics and laboratory data and report abnormal results to physicians
• Formulate and implement individualized plans of care based on assessment data
• Provide direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of healthcare team activities
• Evaluate patient and family response to care and teaching
• Document assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in patient records
• Participate in unit shared leadership and education of personnel, patients, and families
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed personnel in quality care delivery
• Interact with multidisciplinary team members, physicians, patients, families and external contacts
• Must possess current valid RN license in state of practice or compact RN licensure
• BLS certification required
• Minimum one year experience in acute care hospital setting required
• Experience in acute care setting within past 12 months as Registered Nurse in specialty area required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Professional certification preferred
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and demonstrate physical agility for patient care needs
• Must use standard precautions due to exposure to blood and bodily fluids