Summary : The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care for patients requiring an invasive procedure based upon age specific and cultural needs.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
Documents patient care given. Monitors, patient vital signs and condition during the intraoperative phase. Communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, surgeon, anesthesia, and family.
Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual / psychosocial support needs.
Evaluates learning needs of patient and / or family and provides patient / family education appropri- ate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Completes discharge phone calls. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Initiates emergency resuscitative measures according to adult resuscitation and advanced life support protocols.
Monitors the sterile field and surgical environment to prevent infection. Follows Universal Protocol and participates in time out as part of patient safety initiatives.
Collects and enters data for Chest Pain Society and for NCDR (National Cardiovascular Data Registries) Cath PCI and ICD Registries.
Must-Haves Associate degree from an accredited professional nursing school Required. Certification : ACLS required upon hire.
At least 1 year experience as RN Cath Lab Arizona Registered Nurse and / or Compact State registered Nurse required. Nice-To-Haves CCRN Certification preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred. NIH stroke certification preferred. 3 year’s experience in Cath Lab. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Salary : 72-89K Sign On Bonus : 20K Benefits Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended lllness Bank package for full-time employees Employee Assistance Program mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for qualified applicants Professional Development and Growth Opportunities And much more Powered by JazzHR