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Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse Opportunity At Banner Boswell Medical Center

Banner Boswell Medical Center supports many Interventional Cardiologists and several Electrophysiologists that perform inpatient / outpatient diagnostic and interventional cardiac cath and structural heart procedures. The facility currently offers 8 procedural labs (2 Cath Labs & 2 EP Labs) and a 15 bed Pre-Admit / Post Procedure Recovery area. Bring your previous experience as a Cath Lab Nurse to this key role at Banner Boswell. Opportunity to be part of a tenured team that works well together, values each team members skills and genuinely enjoys what they do and where they work! Orientation and onboarding to this highly technical and specialized department is provided by an experienced Cath Lab RN preceptor.

The RN will be assigned to prep patients : cardiac caths, EP, structural procedures, PM, etc. Procedures with anesthesia except TEE / CV recover in PACU. All other procedures recover in our department. TEE / CV, Lexi scans, Dobutamine stress testing is performed in our holding area and recovered in holding. The RN will be assigned to prep and recover outpatients and inpatients, which may require moderate sedation of TEE / CV. Prepping includes- proper documentation, shaving one or all of the following : chest, wrist, groin, back. IV insertion and lab draw, EKG, assessment including pulses, heart and lung sounds. Recovering- frequent assessment including groin / radial management, site management / assessment VS, etc. The RN will also be responsible for stocking, making pre and post calls, performing in-patient rounding / follow up.

The preferred candidate should have at least 1 year working in ICUs, IR, Cath Lab, PCU or critical care setting (pre / post procedure, groin / radial / sheath management, along with moderate sedation experience).

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 4 10 hour shifts per week 6 : 30am-5 : 00pm; night, holiday and weekend call required. Does require late stay call shifts to cover late case recoveries approximately 2 shifts a week with 1-2 Fridays / month. Weekend requirement 1 day per month for Lexi call.

Enjoy an 18% night differential, $3 weekend differential, and call pay when applicable.

Position Summary

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

Core functions include assessing patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient / family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient / family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient's status.

Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Delegates appropriately, and provides nursing supervision in the provision of care to patients by other licensed nurses and other personnel. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.

Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching, and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.

Documents assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective / subjective data, nursing interventions and patient's response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in unit or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families and visitors. Promotes / supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.

Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes.