RN - REGISTERED NURSE - CATH LAB

Registered Nurse (RN) Position

The Aultman Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional nurse that provides direct, primary nursing care to patients/residents. The RN delegates and coordinates patient care, based upon a documented assessment of the patient#s/resident#s needs. The RN supervises the care provided by individuals such as licensed practical nurses, patient care technicians/state tested nursing assistants/nurse aides, medical assistants, and etc., if applicable.

The Cath Lab is a high-acuity, fast-paced hospital unit where cardiologists, nurses, and radiologic technologists perform procedures like angiograms, angioplasties, stent placements, and emergency heart attack interventions. The team uses advanced imaging and hemodynamic monitoring equipment to evaluate heart function, diagnose blockages, and treat structural or electrical heart conditions.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred. Current, active licensure as a Registered Nurse through the Ohio Board of Nursing. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Basic Life Support (BLS) utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Certification preferred for RNs meeting applicable certification eligibility requirements. Membership in professional nursing organization preferred.

Department Qualifications

Critical Care Experience preferred. Cath Lab Experience preferred. Obtain and maintain current American Heart Association (AHA) training in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS utilizing Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) is required. Proactively deal with constant change. Prepared for an evolving healthcare environment that includes advanced technologies.

Skills

Proficient computer skills to complete tasks as required. Must be organized, able to effectively prioritize tasks and exhibit appropriate time management skills. Must be detail oriented while focusing on safe practices and quality care. Demonstrates effective communication. Effective appropriate and professional interactions with colleagues/physicians, patients and visitors.

Responsibilities

RN applies the nursing process of assessment, planning interventions, accurately implements and/or delegates patient care, evaluates that care, and accurately communicates patient information in a timely manner. RN is a patient/resident advocate in conjunction with the other members of the healthcare team and fosters patient safety, comfort and satisfaction. Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Adhere to professional standards and guidelines, including ethical actions, relevant statutes, rules and regulations, during nursing practice. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Exhibits High Reliability Organization (HRO) tools and tones. Provides leadership in the professional practice setting and contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues and students. Integrates research findings into practice.

Expected to scrub, circulate, and document various departmental procedures such as heart catheterizations, angioplasties, TAVR#s, Mitral clips, PFO#s, LAAC procedures. Rotates working in prep/recovery as well as procedure rooms and EP procedures as needed. Expected to help with stocking rooms during downtime as well as helping with putting stock away in the stockroom and assessing product needs. Maintains a clean working environment. Helps turn rooms over in between cases, as well as making sure that all equipment is clean and products put away at the end of the day. Demonstrates competency in utilizing invasive, hemodynamic monitoring. Maintains professionalism and confidentiality in all communications. Communicates effectively with peers, medical, nursing and interdisciplinary staff in the delivery of care. Participates in and supports hospital safety programs and initiatives. Supports and follows hospital policies and best practice measures. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Collects, analyzes comprehensive data pertinent to the patient#s health in relation to the procedure. Identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or the situation. Develops and implements a plan that employs strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes safely and evaluates progress toward outcomes. Attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Evaluates one#s own nursing practice in relation to professional standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules and regulations. Collaborates with patient, family, and others in the conduct of nursing practice. Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice. Integrates research findings into practice. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in the planning and delivery of nursing services. Participates in Performance Improvement activities of the department as appropriate. Administers conscious sedation according to policy and documents according to policy. Recovers patients from anesthesia according to policy. Assess cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal and peripheral vascular status. Documents findings and reports abnormal or out of range results to physician. Provide emotional support to patient/family by assessing anxiety and communicating effectively about procedures and delays in schedule. Is proactive. Anticipates and responds to patient/physician/family members/coworkers needs. Demonstrates an energetic and positive approach to work. Is sensitive to customer#s physical, social and cultural needs. Communicates with peers, medical, nursing, and interdisciplinary staff in the delivery of care. Openly communicates with Unit Director/ANM regarding any concerns. Supports and follows hospital policies and best practice measures.

Working Conditions

Meal and break times are coordinated with other staff members to maintain adequate coverage. Shifts are scheduled or changed due to the staffing needs of the unit/department based upon volume and acuity. Work weekends and holidays as assigned or as applicable based on department needs. Cross training depending upon department needs. Department Working Conditions Normally works 8-10 hours per day, with the exception of call days and assigned late days. Expected to rotate being on call to provide 24/7 emergency coverage with a thirty minute response time for all Stemi and/or urgent, emergent cases outside of business hours. Lunch periods and breaks are coordinated with other staff to maintain adequate unit coverage. Subject to changes of patient assignment to accommodate departmental needs. Expected to adhere to hospital policies and procedures. Expected to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for sterile, invasive procedures involving fluoroscopy such as, but not limited to hats, masks, gowns, shields, and lead radiology aprons throughout delivery of care.

Physical Addendum Demands

Hazardous Exposure Category Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Lifting 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Lifting 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Lifting 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Lifting 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Lifting 50-75 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Lifting 75-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Lifting over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Forward Reaching Frequent 34-65% # Overhead Reaching Frequent 34-65% # Standing Continuous 66% of the day # Walking Continuous 66% of the day # Sitting Occasional 10-33% # Climbing Occasional 10-33% # Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33% # Bending/Stooping Frequent 34-65% # Twisting/Turning Occasional 10-33% # Kneeling/Squatting Occasional 10-33% # Crawling Never # Pushing/Pulling 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Pushing/Pulling 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Pushing/Pulling 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Pushing/Pulling 35-50 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Pushing/Pulling 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Pushing/Pulling over 100 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Carrying 0-10 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Carrying 10-20 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Carrying 20-35 lbs Frequent 34-65% # Carrying 35-50 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Carrying 50-100 lbs Occasional 10-33% # Carrying over 100 lbs Never # Grasping/repetitive sustained Frequent 34-65% # Fine motor coordination Continuous 66% of the day # Vision: Near/Far/Color Continuous 66% of the day # Hearing: ordinary conversation/other Continuous 66% of the day # Sitting Continuous 66% of the day # Climbing Occasional 10-33% # Stairs/Ladder Occasional 10-33% # Twisting/Turning Occasional 10-33% # Kneeling/Squatting Occasional 10-33% # Pushing/Pull