RN Cardiac Cath Lab Pre & Post Recovery

Company: ST JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities Job Summary:
This job is responsible for providing cath lab nursing care of adult patient populations undergoing cardiac procedures in the cath lab to include inpatient, outpatient and emergent.Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician. Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management.
Qualifications Education/Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing, BSN preferred
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• If assigned to the Procedure area - previous cardiac cath Lab experience or a minimum of two years experience within the past three years in an acute care setting, i.e., ICU, PCU, PACU ER.
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience preferred.
  Successful completion of department orientation.License/Certification:
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.
  • Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS Certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six months of hire
  • CCRN (Certification in Adult Critical Care) RN preferred
    IV competency must be attained within four months, training is available.
    CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.
    

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