Cardiac Cath Lab RN

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Cardiac Cath lab RN provides evidence-based care; assesses the patient prior to and during the procedure; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; assists in advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures; may perform additional tasks such as circulating or monitoring as trained and assisting the Cardiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: • Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. • Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available • Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure. • Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management • Administers intravenous and oral medications • Attends to the patient needs during the procedure • Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data • Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters • Circulates during the procedure as applicable • Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation • Participates in orienting new staff Population Served: • Adult (18-64yrs) • Geriatric (65 yrs & older)

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available
• Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure.
• Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management
• Administers intravenous and oral medications
• Attends to the patient needs during the procedure
• Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
• Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters
• Circulates during the procedure as applicable
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Participates in orienting new staff

Required:

• Associate's degree in Nursing
• Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as RN with UKHA
• RN in State of Kansas

• Basic Cardiac Life Support - BLS or BCLS - American Heart Association

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - ACLS - American Heart Association (AHA)

• LRN - RN Licensed Registered Nurse - State Nursing Board

• ICU/ED experience or previous Cath Lab experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's in Nursing
• RCardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS); or CCRN
• Cath Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience
• Minimum of 2 year of ICU/ED experience  

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.