Acute Care RN - Cath Lab/IR - FT - Day

Position Status:

Full time

Shift:

First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America)

Hours per week:

40

Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
Assumes responsibility and accountability for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Provides professional nursing care including assessment, medication administration, moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, and procedural support while assisting physicians using sterile technique. Performs duties during scheduled hours and participates in Cath Lab on-call coverage for emergent and urgent cases. Nursing practice is guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and the Stormont Vail Health Professional Practice Model.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors of Science: Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Experience in Cardiac Catheterization Lab, critical care, emergency, or procedural nursing Required

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competency in acute care nursing psychomotor skills. (Required proficiency)

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient safety, legal, and ethical standards of nursing practice. (Required proficiency)

• Effectively communicates using verbal, written, and non-verbal methods. (Required proficiency)

• Performs accurate medication-related mathematical calculations. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN A multistate license with the ability to practice within the State of Kansas is also accepted. Required

• Basic Life Support - BLS May be required depending on the department within 90 days of hire date.

• Other RQI's maybe required depending on the department, within 90 days of hire date.

What you will do

• Provides direct nursing care in accordance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act.

• Performs patient assessment and continuous monitoring before, during, and after diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures and peripheral arteriograms.

• Administers medications, including moderate sedation, per physician orders and policy.

• Assists physicians during cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, structural heart, and other invasive cardiovascular and peripheral procedures utilizing sterile technique.

• Monitors cardiac rhythm, hemodynamic status, and patient response throughout procedures and recovery.

• Recognizes and responds to changes in patient condition, arrhythmias, or procedural complications.

• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate care plans.

• Documents nursing assessments, interventions, medications, procedural events, and patient response accurately.

• Provides patient and family education related to procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions.

• Participates in Cath Lab on-call rotation for emergent STEMI and other urgent cardiovascular and peripheral procedures and is required to respond and report to the hospital within 30 minutes of callback.

• Demonstrates professional nursing practice guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring.

• Promotes effective communication and a respectful, collaborative work environment.

• Precepts and mentors staff and students as assigned.

• Participates in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice initiatives.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health

• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.

• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.

• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.

• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.

• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility

• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Ladders): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crawling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Lifting: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs

• Operate Foot Controls: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs

• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments:
While performing the duties of this job the employee must be able to transport patients by pushing a cart, wheelchair, or mobilizer. Must be able to stand wearing a lead apron during long procedures.

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Combative Patients: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Explosive: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Needle Stick: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

• Hazards (other): Rarely less than 1 hour

• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour

• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.