Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

03106 RN - Cath Lab

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Supervises, teaches, and delegates to other personnel in the performance of activities related to nursing care.

Reports to : Director - Cardiac Cath Lab

FLSA : Non-exempt

Education : Associate's Degree in Nursing Required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred

License : Current RN to practice in the state of (TN)

Certifications : ACLS, BCLS

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / healthcare errors.

Ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, revise plan as indicated by the patient's response to treatment, and evaluation overall plan daily for effectiveness.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, provider, patient and family following chain of command as appropriate.

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 appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient protecting patient's rights.

Non-Essential Functions