RN Invasive Cardiology Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Description :

Description :

Under limited supervision, provides nursing care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the nursing department.

Performs hemodynamic monitoring, scrub, panning and circulating nurse duties during cardiac catheterization. Prepares and operates special procedure equipment and catheters.

Monitors patient and assists physician following established policies and procedures. Participates in on call rotation as requested.

Employment Type : Full Time

Full Time

Shift : Day, includes call

Day, includes call

Position Purpose

Under limited supervision, provides nursing care to assigned patients by utilizing the nursing process and meeting the established standards within the nursing department.

Performs hemodynamic monitoring, scrub, panning and circulating nurse duties during cardiac catheterization. Prepares and operates special procedure equipment and catheters.

Monitors patient and assists physician following established policies and procedures. Participates in on call rotation as requested.

What you will Do

• Implements nursing intervention and adapts care based on changes in patient condition, consultation with other professionals, and patient / family needs.
• Operates hemodynamic monitoring equipment during cardiac catheterization. Assesses hemodynamic data during catheterization procedures and alerts physician and circulating nurse to changes and abnormalities.
• Functions as circulating nurse, assessing patient condition and needs. Provides physician and scrub nurse with requested supplies.

Operates Red-Rad injector. Administers medications as required.

Performs surgical scrub duties utilizing aseptic technique. Sets up pressure lines and surgical pack pre-procedure using aseptic technique.

Assists physician with placement of catheters.

• Prepares special procedure equipment including PTCA balloons, arthrectomy devices, stents, IABP and fem-to-fem bypass catheters and assists physicians with placement and operation.
• Operates x-ray equipment and procedure table. Operates fluoroscopy during catheter placement. Is knowledgeable in operation of image archival and retrieval equipment and the procedures for doing so.
• Assesses hemodynamic data recorded during catheterization and calculates gradients, valve areas, shunts, ejection fraction, etc.
• Maintains level of competency in support of equipment including temporary pacemaker, external pacemaker, IABP, etc.
• Transports patient to nursing unit. Gives report to nursing unit staff in concise and informative manor, including diagnosis, procedure performed, present or possible complication(s), confirmation of pulses, physician orders, etc.
• Assists with implantation of permanent pacemakers. Is knowledgeable of pacemaker analysis and pacemaker follow-up.
• Cleans and restocks cath lab after each procedure. Cleans and prepares reusable instruments for sterilization. Prepares reusable drape packs for sterilization.

Assists with ordering and maintaining adequate inventory of supplies in cardiology.

Minimum Qualifications

Is a registered nurse maintaining current licensure defined by Interstate Compact. A senior level nursing student of accredited nursing program may apply.

All registered nurses hired after January 1, 2014, are required to obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire. A senior level nursing student may be awarded an RN Bargaining Unit position and may begin employment in the capacity of a Nurse Graduate, following successful graduation from an accredited ADN and / or BSN program until a valid RN license is obtained.

• Requires a minimum of one year RN experience in ICU / CCU or post critical care.
• Previous pressure monitoring / EKG monitoring experience preferred.
• BCLS and ACLS certification required.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River
• Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options.

The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes :

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota.

a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service.

Along with owned and managed hospitals in and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.