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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab Lorain Hospital
Summary of Primary Functions
The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinates plans and evaluates the care of the patient in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team and within the established nursing process framework. Evaluation is done through data collection assessment identification and prioritization of patient problems / needs including evaluation of process / outcome of nursing care interventions and teaching. The RN coordinates provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.
Essential Job Functions
- Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment creates a plan of care implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
- Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures.
- Serves as point of contact for patients care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department and collaborates with spiritual care palliative and ethics when needed.
- Serves as a point person for care coordination for family members or caregivers.
- Using the AACN Synergy Model restores supports promotes rehabilitates or palliates to maintain the physiologic psychologic and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan.
- Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
- Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life.
- Functions independently in the role of scrub nurse and circulator.
- Participates in the on-call system for emergency and urgent procedures on weekends nights and holidays. Must be able to respond to STEMI call backs in less than 30 minutes.
- Nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the organization Nursing Professional Practice Model.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing / Certification
Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required)BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care ACLS required within 6 months of hire)CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred)PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred)National Institute of Health (NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred)RCIS Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (preferred)RCES Registered Cardiac Electrophysiology Specialist (preferred)Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year RN experience in telemetry critical care cardiac cath lab ER or OR (required)
Training
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred)
Critical Care Course (preferred)
Skills
Performs comprehensive assessment of patients clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.Safely and efficiently develops implements and prioritizes plan of care.Assesses patients physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.Strong interpersonal and verbal / written communication skills.Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.Assist patient and family in coping with patients illness.Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.Possesses clinical knowledge skills and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice policy and procedure and BSMH mission.Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs current literature in-services and workshops.Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill knowledge and scope of practice of staff.Orients facilitates learning experience and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators outcomes and implementation) to nursing staff and others.Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.Assists patient and family in coping with patients illness.Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.Compassionate relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness suffering pain and existence.Remains calm adaptive and collective during an emergency.Inserts intra-aortic balloon pumps chest tubes and impellas.Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring.Performs transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing / temporary pacing.Administers means for conscious sedation.Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities.Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be required to use physical restraintsMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsIndividuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Adults (18-64 years)Geriatrics (65 years and older)Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.
What we offer
Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Medical dental vision prescription coverage HAS / FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts
Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders
Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department : Cath Lab - Lorain
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Key Skills
EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding
Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1