Registered Nurse - Specialty Procedure II - Interventional Radiology / Catheterization Laboratory

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling. Worker Type PRN Job Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care activities in the areas of cath lab and interventional radiology. Must be energetic and highly motivated to support the success of Saint Louis University Hospital. Job Responsibilities and Requirements Essential Functions Assessment (20%) Performs comprehensive nursing assessment as the database. Completes assessment of new admission or transfer upon arrival to PACU. Accurately performs and documents patient assessments. Provides timely ongoing patient reassessment documenting pertinent observations. Planning (10%) Identifies patient care needs. Formulates nursing interventions to achieve desired patient outcomes. Identifies and initiates individualized care plans. Collaborates with appropriate health team members for coordination of daily plan of care for assigned patients. Implementation (30%) Coordinates, communicates and documents patient care with other disciplines. Provides and documents patient education and discharge planning correctly on PACU flow sheet. Reviews and initiates physician orders in an accurate and timely manner. Recognizes changes in patient's condition, takes appropriate nursing actions. Adheres to medication/parenteral therapy administration and documentation per policy guidelines. Performs blood-drawing technique to obtain lab specimens including blood cultures. Notifies anesthesia and surgical physicians of significant changes in patient condition. Assists physicians with procedures, examinations, and other processes related to patient care. Evaluation (10%) Performs and documents ongoing evaluation of effectiveness of care based on assessment data, nursing interventions, patient response to medications, treatments and procedures. Evaluates and documents effectiveness of patient education including level of understanding. Evaluates plan of care and modifies as indicated. Evaluates effectiveness of pain medication and then takes appropriate nursing action. Professional/Leadership (10%) Participates in additional learning experience to increase professional competence including committee membership, staff meetings, mandatory in-services and other educational programs. Evaluates self and peer performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Is at work as scheduled and begins duties promptly at start of shift. Functions as a resource person to co-workers, patients/families, medical staff and ancillary personnel. Identifies problems, gathers pertinent data, suggests solutions, communicates using appropriate lines of authority, and works toward problem resolution. Directs care delivered by Care Partners. Adheres to and incorporates all customer service standards in patient care and work practices. Safety/Infection Control (5%) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines. Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards. Maintains clutter free environment. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum. Adheres to dress code. Reports risk management concerns. Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements: safety/fire, blood borne pathogen, hazardous communication, TB, department specific, age appropriate care (for clinical staff only), EMTALA. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Service (10%) Provides prompt, respectful, courteous service. Meets physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional needs of patients and families. Responds to patient needs promptly. Apologizes for mix-ups and delays. Listens to patient/family concerns and addresses needs. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that patient/family understands. Allows time for questions. Provides accurate report. Provides quality care in accordance to standards. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity. Uses resources wisely. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste. Minimizes overtime and utilizes time well. Quality Improvement (QI) (5%) Assists in developing unit based PI plan. Collects PI data as assigned. Participates in discussion of PI outcomes. Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans. Participates in research activities on the nursing unit. Age Appropriate Care Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth & development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department. Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs. Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction. Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided. Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned. Specialized Care ( Restraint Care Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application. Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure. Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at appropriate intervals. Provides specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis. Provides for trail release and removal of restraint as soon as possible. Pain Management (licensed personnel) Assesses patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments. Incorporates patient’s cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan. Implements pain management techniques focusing on prevention rather than treatment. Includes patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan. Considers other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy. Abuse Assessment Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician and Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation. Job Specifications Minimum Education : Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing Minimum Experience : One year medical surgical experience required. Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care experience preferred. Required Course : ALS Working Conditions Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. Exposure to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, illness). Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergencies or crisis situations. May perform emergency care. Subject to irregular hours. Pressure due to multiple competing demands. Exposure to latex, risk of developing Physical Requirements Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pull 100 pounds. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. Required Professional License and/Or Certifications State of Work Location: Illinois BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) State of Work Location: Missouri BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) State of Work Location: Oklahoma BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) State of Work Location: Wisconsin BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA) Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) Work Shift On Call Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Department 3001000037 Cardiac Cath Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Benefits Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits ( SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. ( #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health