Cardiac Cath Lab-Registered Nurse

Cardiac Cath Lab-Registered Nurse MercyOne - 3.4 Des Moines, IA Job Details Part-time 1 day ago Qualifications Healthcare onboarding training Patient treatment planning Hemorrhage control assistance Cardiac arrest emergency response Patient resuscitation Records maintenance Medical procedure preparation Phone answering Catheter ablation procedure Laboratory inventory control Equipment safety procedures Cardiac interventional radiography Medical procedure assistance Cardiac catheterization lab equipment Medical equipment operation Cardiac arrest protocols Patient transfer methods Triage Nursing team management Patient safety measures implementation CPR Employee orientation Shift management Care documentation Assisting medical staff Mid-level Monitoring and managing IVs Psychological support for patients Initial patient assessment Emotional support for patients

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Part time

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Rotating Shift Description:

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort. Practices safe patient handling techniques and is proficient with aseptic techniques. Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families. Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information. Documents procedures in patient medical record. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records. Cares for patients during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures which include, but are not limited to, coronary angiography, PTCA, stents, pediatric and adult heart catheterizations, peripheral PTA, EPS, Ablation, PPM, ICD, Valvuloplasty, and laser procedures Maintains readiness of equipment in procedure rooms. Acquires supplies needed for procedures and passes to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control. Transports patients to and from procedure rooms. May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedure. Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments. Assists in quality control. Takes assigned call as defined in unit specific policy manual. Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights). Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.