Registered Nurse - Cath/EP Lab

Genesis Healthcare System

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always.

Position Details:

Work Shift: Varied Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Department: Cardiac Catheterization

Overview of Position:

Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Duties:

• Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.
• Assist with patient transport to and from the Cath/EP Lab.
• Fulfills duties of circulating nurse or recorder through all phases of procedure.
• Takes and records measurements or readings.
• Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other caregivers on the unit.
• Participates in educating and informing patients and families.
• Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.
• Supports procedures and patients in both the Cath and EP Labs. Including structural heart procedures.
• Performs other functions/duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) and current Ohio RN License.
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
• Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.
• Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist.
• Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.
• Ability to assume "call status" after hours and respond within the mandatory response time for the department as required.

Patient Centered Care & Behavioral Expectations:

• Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values
• Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)
• Promotes Patient and Employee Safety

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist level.

This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.

Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.