RN Cath Lab

Job Specific Information

Experienced Cath Lab Procedural Nurse proficient in taking care of STEMI, cardiogenic shock patients. Proficient in circulating LHC, RHC, PCI, FFR, IVUS, IABP procedures. Prefer Impella experience. Proficient with administrating and managing emergent meds, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics - IVP and continuous infusions.

• Location: Grand Rapids, MI
• Shift Time: 0730-1800
• Hours: 40 hrs
• Shift Length: 10 hours
• Weekend Rotation: None, except for a weekend in September to cover
• On Call: STEMI call every other week. No set weekend call rotation, but may need to pick up call weekend in September. 30 min callback time and 2 hr callback minimum
• Required Certifications: Michigan RN Lic, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Scrub Color: Hospital Provided

JOB SUMMARY

Delivers nursing care responsibly and accountably as described professionally by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and legally by the State of Michigan. Demonstrates competency through the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. This includes assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Upholds the standards of professional performance as described by the ANA. This includes ethical practice, culturally congruent practice, communication, collaboration, leadership, education, evidence-based practice and research, quality of practice, professional practice evaluation, resource utilization, and environmental health. Strives to achieve optimal outcomes.

SKILLS
Required/Preferred Skill Type Description Required Other Skill Excellent written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Time management and organizational skills. Self-directed. Ability to make quality, independent decisions. Analytical and strong problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes, and multiple interruptions. Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality. Ability to listen to others. Competency in the use of a variety of computer hardware and software systems.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

(Active, current, valid, unrestricted; State of Michigan license is default unless otherwise noted)
License/Certification Organization Department Req/Pref And/Or LIC-Registered Nurse (RN) - STATE_MI State of Michigan Required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AH merican Heart Association Required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC Client Required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AH merican Heart Association Required CRT-Specialty Certification - UNKNOWN Unknown Preferred CRT-NIH Stroke Certification - NIHSS National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Heart Center CHS Required
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (For This Position)

• Provides evidence-based nursing care consistent with the interprofessional plan of care and in accordance with health system policies, procedures, and ANA/regulatory standards. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity and coordination of care. Acts as a patient/family advocate. Performs point-of-care testing as required.
• Demonstrates a high standard of moral, ethical, and culturally sensitive behavior. Formulates decisions and actions based on ethical principles, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide practice. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.
• Assesses the overall needs of the patient/family and analyzes the assessment data to identify potential diagnoses or issues.
• Identifies expected outcomes/goals and develops and implements/coordinates an individualized interprofessional plan of care that recommends strategies to achieve the outcomes in accordance with the ANA Standards of Practice. Evaluates patient and family educational needs and employs appropriate teaching strategies while continually evaluating progress toward achievement of goals/outcomes.
• Initiates patient discharge planning at time of patient contact and facilitates a smooth transition to the next point of service/home.
• Ensures that required documentation is performed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assumes an autonomous leadership role and delegates appropriately to unlicensed assistive personnel to facilitate safe, quality patient care in a cost-effective manner.
• Engages in activities related to the professional role and seeks to continually advance knowledge and competence related to nursing practice while completing self and peer evaluation of nursing practice. Participates in ongoing improvement activities that contribute to quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Required for All Jobs)

• Actively participates in safety initiatives and risk-mitigating measures where appropriate and completes all position and unit safety-related competencies and requirements on a timely basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.