RN- Cath Lab

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general supervision of the Director, the Heart and Vascular RN assists the physicians in performing Cath Lab procedures. Provides professional nursing skills utilizing the nursing process in the delivery of patient care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the care for assigned patients. Serves as a patient advocate within the health care system. Responsible for performing patient care requiring specialized training and skill. Acquires and maintains knowledge and skill required to perform patient care in a specialty service / area. Accountable for assuring the safety, comfort, care, and treatment of patients according to legal, ethical, professional and institutional standards. Participates in the hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy and objectives, and adheres to policies and procedures of the department and organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the needs of the patient / population served.
• Coordinates and plans delivery of nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, provide, document and evaluate care.
• Effectively communicates with physicians and other team members.
• Provides patient / family teaching based on the needs of each patient and plans ways to meet those needs.
• Administers and reconciles medications appropriately.
• Adheres to infection prevention protocols.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
• Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights, including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and privacy.
• Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and professional behavior at all times.
• Participates in continuous Quality Improvement programs.
• Actively participates in hospital and departmental group meetings.
• Actively participates in survey readiness activities and assures that unit is compliant with all regulatory standards.
• Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

LATITUDE, CONTACTS / INTERACTIONS All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors

Requirements

Education : Graduate of a school of professional nursing, BSN preferred.

Experience : Three years of clinical experience in cardiac care, ICU, ER or related specialty preferred.

Licensure / Certification : Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas, or immediately eligible. RCIS preferred. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently. Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequent : standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.

Occasional : sitting, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.

Visual and hearing acuity, manual dexterity required; Color vision required for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.

Possible exposure to : toxic / caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.

Benefits