RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit Notes
Unit: Cath Lab and IR
# suites/labs: 3 suites
#cases per day on average: 8-10 cases per day
Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?): BLS ACLS
Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Mixed lab so will see both Cath Lab and IR procedures to include some of the following: L & R heart cath (interventional and diagnostic), EP studies, pacers, defibrillators, etc. IR procedures- PICC line placement, central lines, Swans, pleurovacs, stroke intervention, etc.
Job Duties: Procedure set up, circulate procedure, administer sedation, monitor patient throughout the procedure, responsible for hemodynamic monitoring. Important to note Cath/IR lab functions with 3 person team which will require RN to be responsible to provide procedural sedation and hemodynamic monitoring. Hemodynamic monitoring is located outside of main procedure room in the control room. Control room includes a window so patient remains visible but will require nurse to float between procedure room and control room. Please verify traveler is comfortable with this process.
Experience or 'Must have' skills: Mixed lab so will need Cath lab and IR experience to be successful. Must have 2 years previous experience. Prior travel experience preferred.
EMR/Equipment: Cerner
Cardiologist hours/on call and Interventionalist hours/on call: 24 hour call Cardiologists
Manager/Charge Nurse: Cath Lab Manager and Charge Nurse
Cath Lab and IR Techs: Yes
Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 630a-5p. Call team will cover after shift ends if needed, always a 36 hr GTE, but will work 10 hr shifts, allow this for flexing
Weeknight/Call Requirements: Evening call is required 1-2 times per week. Call starts after normal day shift ends (about 5pm)
Weekend/Call Requirements: 1-2 weekends per month (630a-630a) 24 hour call
Holiday/Call Requirements: 1 major and 1 minor
What is call response time?: 30 min
Floating Requirements: None
Scrub Color/Dress Code: Provided
Unit/Department specific orientation: Up to 2 weeks with another RN, will not add into call rotation until 3rd week.
Additional Questions Please provide an example of a time when you were working with a teammate that was less than helpful and unengaged?