Cardiac Cath Lab RN

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.

The candidate will play a pivotal role in providing direct patient care throughout all stages of cardiac catheterization procedures. Ensuring patient safety, comfort, and well-being while upholding the highest standards of quality care in our Cath Lab.

The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintain a positive approach to working in a fast-paced environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

License required:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of NV.

Certifications:

• BLS and ACLS certification required
• CCRN or Cardiac-Vascular Nursing (RN-BC) preferred
• RCIS (Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist) certification required to perform scrub duties (present upon hire or obtain within 18 months of hire date).

Minimum Work Experience:

Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Registered Nurse in a cardiac catheterization lab setting preferred.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Care

• Provide nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures, including angioplasty, stent placement, and other interventional procedures.
• Ability to quickly read and interpret the patient's electrocardiogram (ECG).
• Administer medications and provide moderate sedation as directed by the physician, and monitor patients' responses to treatment.
• Monitor the patients' vital signs and sedation level throughout the procedure.
• Focused assessment before, during, and after the procedure.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.
• Educate patients and their families about the procedure, including pre-procedure preparations and post-procedure care instructions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records, including procedure documentation and patient outcomes.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of supplies and equipment in the Cath Lab, ensuring availability and proper functioning of equipment.
• Know how to initiate and manage an Intra-Aortic Balloon pump in the case of an emergency.
• Support and assist the scrub, physician, and/or monitor as needed, troubleshooting equipment issues and operating point-of-care (POC) testing as required.
• Maintains a sterile field while circulating and assisting the physician and tech during the procedure.
• Confidently switch between the circulating and monitoring role as needed.

Treatment Plan

• Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care in collaboration with each patient,
• Develops patient/family teaching and discharge plan, ensuring patient/family is adequately informed of post procedure Instructions.
• Follows procedures/preferences for interventions.
• Communicates with and keeps family informed.

Judgment

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to initiate appropriate nursing actions, based on assessment findings, for the care of the patient.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
• Demonstrates safe administration and knowledge of medications including action, dose, and side effects.
• Observes 5 R's for administering medications: right patient, right drug, right dose, right method, and right time.
• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
• Initiates and maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Identifies priorities and executes nursing care accordingly.
• Provides emotional support and comfort measures.
• Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout the interventional procedure.
• Ensures safe