RN Registered Nurse - Catheterization Lab

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition “Compact State” obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time ofhire.

Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.

• Assess, prepare and position patients for procedures. Perform conscious sedation and hemodynamic monitoring as necessary.
• Prepare, implement and document plan of care. Communicate patient’s condition to physician before, during and after procedures.
• Perform and/or facilitate diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures.
• Perform set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during and after procedures.
• Contribute to Mission effectiveness by promoting the spirit embodied with the Mission Statement:
• Service to the poor - Support the cause of those who lack resources for a reasonable quality of life.
• Reverence - Respect and compassion for the dignity and diversity of life.
• Integrity - Inspiring trust through personal leadership.
• Wisdom - Integrating excellence and stewardship.
• Creativity - Courageous Innovation.
• Dedication - Affirming hope and joy in our ministry.
• Assess and coordinate discharge planning needs with patient, family, and members of the healthcare team.
• Assess the physical and psychological status of patients, provide interventions/treatments and evaluate effectiveness of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Evaluate learning needs of patient and family and provides age-specific and culturally appropriate education. All other duties as assigned.