Cardio RN PRN

Job Summary

• To utilize specialized nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. o Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed.
• Plans care to ensure patient safety.
• Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures.
• Documents assessment and nursing care performed accurately and timely.
• Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary.
• To perform the tasks delegated to the 'circulating' role.
• Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure.
• Assists in transporting patient to Cath Lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits).
• Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep.
• Completes documentation for procedure related records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
• Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment.
• Supervises and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same, as appropriate.
• Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgical specimens properly. o Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed. o Controls the general 'tone' of the Cath Lab/procedure room.
• Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.
• Sets up Cath Lab/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies. o Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure.
• Handles instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition.
• Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.
• Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties. o Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration.
• To function efficiently as a member of the Cath Lab team.
• Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs). o Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed.
• Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies. o Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

Position Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
• Maintains current ACLS and CPR certification.
• A minimum of one- year experience in the Cath Lab is preferred.