Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Procedure Unit

Cardiovascular Procedure Unit (CPU) OpportunityIt's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type: RegularJob Highlights: The Cardiovascular Procedure Unit (CPU) is a specialized area where patients are prepared for cardiac procedures and monitored during recovery. The CPU team provides comprehensive pre- and post-procedure care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterizations, angiograms, PCI/stent placements, electrophysiology procedures, and structural heart interventions. 8-hour shiftsJob Summary: Plans coordinates and implements care to the adult patient in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the unit's standards of care and demonstrates competency skills appropriate to the clinical area.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:Performs on the Cath Lab procedure team as circulator, scrub, or monitor.Performs in holding by ensuring patient is correctly prepped for the procedure. Ensures needed information, such as history and physical (H&P), is timely.Utilizes critical judgment to analyze patient assessment and administers medications on all patients, including the critically ill patient and reports abnormal information to the physician in a timely manner.Performs hemostasis safely and properly with or without vascular devices.Routinely enters patient orders and charges. Checks charges to ensure accuracy.Provides care of the critically ill patient with the ability to function independently in a stressful situation.Routinely educates patients and families based on assessed needs, documents education provided, and keeps them informed of tests and treatments. Provides clear patient instruction on what to expect during the perioperative procedure.Assists families to the cardiology area or Cath lab area by escorting when necessary.May perform point of care testing according to policies and procedures.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensingExperience: No experience required.Physical Requirements:Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.Constant standing and walking.Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Occasional lifting/moving of patients.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Occasional driving.Rare crawling and running.Required Professional License and/or Certifications:State of Work Location: IllinoisBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)State of Work Location: MissouriBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOrRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)State of Work Location: OklahomaBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)AndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)State of Work Location: WisconsinBasic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)AndRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact StateOrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndAdvanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)OrPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 3001000007 Cardiac Cath Lab Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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