RN-Cath Lab

apartment UnityPoint Health location_onCedar Rapids, IA, US

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: .45
Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
Shift: 2 x 9 hours shifts per week; 7 to 9 standby call days per month including every 3rd weekend.
Job ID: 176963

Overview

As a member of the interdisciplinary Cath Lab team, contributes professional Registered Nurse (RN) knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures. The RN will function in collaboration with the RT staff and under the direction of physicians. The RN is able to perform the role of primary circulator, secondary circulator, scrub tech, and monitor. The RN maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

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At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

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Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Assesses the needs of patients and families undergoing invasive cardiac procedures, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
Assists the physician with the development of an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required in the Cath Lab in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care under the direct supervision of the physician.
Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
Utilizes critical thinking in making judgments, and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of the patient.
Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required in the administration of cardiac and emergency medications used in the Cath Lab including, but not limited to the following:

Administration and management of conscious sedation / reversal agents; minimal to moderate levels
Administration and management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications / infusions
Administration of cardiac medications / infusions such as vasopressors and nitrates.
Administration of blood products

Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to operate specialized equipment in the Cath Lab including, but not limited to the following:

Point of care testing: blood glucose, activated clotting times (ACT), oxygen analysis
Perfusion equipment: intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella heart pump
Coronary interventional equipment: rotational and pulse wave atherectomy
Advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems

Demonstrates and maintains proficiency in the manual skills and techniques required to prepare and maintain sterile fields and to maintain a clean procedure environment.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of radiation safety and practice including, but not limited to the following:

Use of advanced imaging systems used in the Cath Lab setting
Use of radiation protection devices and exposure levels for both the associate and patient.

Development & Patient Education

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance RN practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Assess and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient’s and their families’ age specific needs, culture, gender, readiness to learn and level of comprehension.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Department Support

Must meet requirements for standby call which includes a 20 minute response time from primary residence to hospital

Qualifications

Graduate of accredited nursing program
Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within 3 months from hire date.
Must possess and maintain hospital CORE (Chain of Response in an Emergency) certification with 6 months from hire date.
Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.
Multicultural sensitivity.
Microsoft Office – basic computer skills.
Customer/patient focused.
Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

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