Registered Nurse CATH LAB Cardiology/Interventional Radiology - Per diem

 Additionally, the nurse will assist the cardiologist/radiologist in all aspects of invasive, as well as non-invasive cardiology/radiology, including procedures performed at One Vernon Place, which may include and not be limited to circulating, monitoring and recording hemodynamic parameters.  

Communication: Reports pertinent observations, changes, and reactions regarding  patients to the appropriate person (physician, manager, supervisor, etc.),   Records these observations, changes  and reactions accurately, concisely and legibly for patients undergoing  cardiovascular procedures.  Plans, implements and documents health teaching with patient and/or  significant other.

Communicates with the physician continuously and as needed about patient’s condition.  Communicates with and serves as liaison between  patients family and physician.

Performance:  Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs.  Based on those conditions and needs, develops and  implements individual plan of care  with revisions as patients condition  and needs change.  Responsible for  admitting, recovering, and discharging  of patients from the Cardiac Cath/ Interventional Radiology Lab.

Maintains the standards of nursing care within the guidelines of the nursing department.  Monitors the  patient at all times

Demonstrates knowledge of and implements policies and procedures of  the hospital and nursing departments as well as cardiology, radiology and critical care areas policies and procedures.

Directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care provided to the patients and administers direct care, by using professional nursing skills and judgments as required.  Ensures pre-op  checklist is complete before patient  Is taken into catheterization lab.        

Institutes emergency measures for Code Blue, Fire and Disaster plans.

Demonstrates knowledge of arterial lines, Swan-Ganz and documents appropriately.

Assists physicians with patient, procedures, and exams. Transcribes physician orders accurately and legibly.  Administers medications, including IV's according to hospital policy and procedure.   

Assists with inventory. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs are met. Demonstrates cost-conscious use of supplies; maintains  equipment in a clean and safe manner. Maintains change sheet for all procedures.

Is knowledgeable and supports Guest Services policies and programs.       

Is aware of and adheres to hospital attendance policy.                 

Is aware of and adheres to Administrative Policy # A-230 (General appearance)

Participates in the orientation of new staff and in the clinical  experience of students.          

Assumes personal responsibility for professional development and  continuing education. 

Attends in-service programs that are required.  Attends continuing education programs outside of the hospital.  Keeps abreast of current issues by reading professional journals.  Attends unit meetings, other meetings, reads notices and memos.  Maintains skills in the  assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the unique need  i.e., age groups, disease process) of the patients for whom they care..

Supports TQI (Total Quality  Improvement) concepts through the use of team work, participation and cooperation

Participates in nursing service committees.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing. Experience: Minimum of on year adult, acute care with cardiology/cardiovascular nursing. One year of experience in cardiac cath lab preferred. IABP experience preferred. Current BLS/ACLS are required. CCRN preferred.

Current State Nursing License in Pennsylvania or having made application for licensure.

Communication skills necessary to effectively:

Provide instruction to the patient and/or significant other

Provide explanations to the patient and/or significant other

Explain nursing intervention

Communicate with other members of the health team.