Cath Lab travel RN needed in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Fort Smith
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Shifts: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Minimum 2 year of experience
Complete conscious sedation of patients undergoing cardiac
procedures Prep and recover patients for Cardiac Cath lab
procedures Work as a part of a high functioning team to provide
quality patient care to all those in our care.
Provides direct patient care to all patient populations; excluding
pediatrics.
Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care
related to the surgical environment. Communicates with the
physician continuously and as needed about patient condition.
Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory.
Assesses procedure room for equipment functioning and
readiness.
Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate
needs of the EP, Specials, and Cardiac Cath Lab team are met.
Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure.
Responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging of patients
from the Cardiac Cath Lab. Provides follow-up.
Demonstrates the ability to handle emergency situations during high
risk procedures Identifies physical symptoms and changes and takes
appropriate action in a timely manner.
Demonstrates the ability to assess cardiorespiratory systems for
changes in adult to geriatric patients and is able to treat
appropriately Observes behavioral and physiologic changes due to
medications; takes appropriate actions and document
Demonstrates competence in preparing and cleaning of procedure
rooms before and between cases and after terminal care.
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of location, care and operation of
all Cardiac Cath Lab equipment.
Monitors the patient at all times; does not leave the room
unnecessarily Documents patient data during the procedure (heart
rate, blood pressure, respirations, all pressures, O2 saturation,
EKG).
Maintains procedure records. Ensures preop checklist is complete
(H&P present, informed consent signed, test results present,
prosthesis/dentures, contacts/glasses) before patient is taken into
procedure room.
Starts IVs; monitors IV fluids and patency of IVs Moves and
transports patients safely.
Counts narcotics at beginning and end of each shift with another RN
per facility policy and procedure.
Demonstrates the ability to educate patients and their
families.
The Cardiology Registered Nurse is responsible for using the
Nursing Process to meet the needs of patients according to
professional standards of nursing care.
Responsibilities: Is responsive to and addresses complaints of
and/or appearance of patient's pain.
Accurately assess patient and family care needs.
Maintains patient and co-worker confidential information.
Plans care for the patient/family based on the assessment in
collaboration with physician and others of the interdisciplinary
care team.
Demonstrates behaviors of strong patient advocacy Demonstrates
effective communication and problem solving skills with patients,
families, co-workers, and physicians. Seeks help when necessary
Implements or appropriately delegates care based on the
interdisciplinary plan of care.
Evaluates effectiveness of care instructions.
Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing.
Two years cardiovascular experience, preferably in Intensive Care
or Cardiology Cath Lab or ED.
Certification/License:
Licensure: Current licensure by the Arkansas State Board of
Nursing.
BLS - required
ACLS - required
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
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