Registered Nurse - Cath Lab / Interventional Radiology - Children's and Women's Hospital

Job Title

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area.

Responsibilities

Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act

Serves as charge nurse when assigned; supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff

Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values

Adheres to the hospital policies including confidentiality

Serves as preceptor for new employees and nursing students

Available in hospital within (30) minutes of call

The RN utilizes the Nursing process to: assess the patient; plan individual care; identify expected outcomes; implement and evaluate nursing interventions for patients and families

Performs therapeutic procedures and assists with diagnostic procedures required for the care of the patient

Administers medications including controlled substances by all routes

Administers blood and blood products

Responds appropriately to emergency patient situations

Starts IV's, performs venipuncture for purpose of blood tests.

Performs activities of daily living

Performs basic life support and management of arrest situations

Requires minimal supervision to safely perform patient care

When performing skilled procedures, the RN can state the purpose of blood test.

Obtain blood samples from arterial access devices

Utilizes proper body mechanics when: moving, positioning and transferring patients without ass-stance or with assistance when needed for patient safety

Moving equipment that is necessary to perform essential functions

Provides patient and family education by planning, coordinating and delegating, as appropriate, the educational needs of each patient

Education documentation complete

Utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the Hospital Information system

Communicates effectively and appropriate customer relations skills with Physicians, patients' family and healthcare team

Maintains accurate and complete records by: utilizing the correct documentation tools and procedures; ADP complete within unit time frame; how chart complete with signature

Discharge forms complete

Pain assessment tool complete

MAR complete; reconciles all Omnicell discrepancies

Supervising evaluation and finalizing the patient care record

Transcribing physicians orders

Accepting and completing all duties positively and without conflict

Cooperating; helping others and improving the performance of the unit

Completing all mandatory unit educational and hospital requirements

Utilizing cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Demonstrates the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adults, Geriatric; assists with and prepares tray instruments and catheters using sterile technique

Maintains proficiency in airway management

Monitors all physiological functions for recognition of cardiac arrhythmias, blood pressure, or other changes in vital signs, alerts physician and takes corrective action as needed under physician direction including administering electrical shock, emergency CPR, drugs, and other related treatments

Performs Basic EKG interpretations

Performs hemodynamic monitoring inclusive of arterial lines, flow directed catheters, central venous pressure, pulse oximetry

Manages patients requiring mechanical ventilation and or patients with temporary and permanent cardiac pacemakers

Wears lead apron during procedures involving radiation

Competent in moderate sedation and reversals as needed

Observes and follows radiological guidelines, precautions, and rules for safety

Records and submits all patients' charges relating to supplies, time in room and procedures performed

Utilizes electronic medical records for documentation and patient charges

Facilitates timeliness of procedures and schedules while communicating with physicians and staff

Maintains procedure rooms including daily crash cart and defibrillator checks, stocking supplies and maintain equipment

Assist with development of policies and procedures

Participates in staff development programs mandatory staff meetings, education, and research projects

Assist in mock codes maintains patient logs and gathers data for performance improvement and quality assurance

Orients new staff and has the experience needed to be a resource for the staff

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing Required

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 Days Required

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 180 Days Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.