Clinical Nurse (RN) Cath LAB / PRN

Description

DEPARTMENT : Cardiac Cath Lab

POSITION SUMMARY :   The

Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and

implements patient care specific to the age of the patient

population served on the assigned units.  He / she ensures that

quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner,

consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He / she demonstrates

performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of

the unit and organization.  Demonstrates quality and

effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice.  Treats

staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and

respect.

Requirements

EDUCATION :

Graduate of an accredited program for Registered

Nursing.

CERTIFICATION / LICENSES :

Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact

state license. BLS Certification required or within 2 weeks of hire

date.  All other required certifications must be obtained

within 6 months of hire date.  If nurse has the required

certifications at time of hire, they must maintain the

certifications and will not have a grace period to renew.

(See Required Department Certification List detailed

on the last page of this document.)

SKILLS :

Current knowledge and skills appropriate to

age / type of patient population served

Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients’ rights in the

delivery of care

Communicates in a clear

concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patient.

EXPERIENCE :

NATURE OF SUPERVISION :

• Responsible

to :   Patient Care Director or Manager

ENVIRONMENT : Bloodborne

pathogen C (OR, PACU, L

& D);

Bloodborne

pathogen B (other

Patient Care areas). Exposure to infectious diseases and

x-rays.

Works in a clean, well

lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.  Subject to

stressful professional relationships.  Working hours are

varied, with flexibility due to unexpected changes in schedule and

emergencies.

PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS :   Must be able to handle

emergency / crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable

standing and walking.   Requires heavy physical effort to

position, push and / or transfer patients or equipment and supplies.

Requires considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and

crouching.  Ability to judge distance and space relationships,

see peripherally, distinguish and identify different colors.

Hearing and visual acuity within normal or correctable

limits.  Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination

required.