RN-ECHO LAB (PRN)
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Saint Louis University Hospital is presently looking of RN-ECHO LAB (PRN) right now, this job will be placed in Missouri. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. -
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Description
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The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory is a professional practitioner who manages and directs nursing care and ! technical support before, during and after invasive cardiovascular procedures. The Registered Nurse serves as a resource for patients, physicians, and technicians to contact when problems occur related to the interdisciplinary approach of cardiovascular medicine. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs a complete procedure-specific assessment of the patient upon admission to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. This includes, but is not limited to, assessment of baseline vitals, review of medical history, allergy history, level of consciousness, pain assessment, physical, spiritual, cultural and psychological needs, and peripheral vascular status.
Performs appropriate nursing care of the patient undergoing invasive, peripheral vascular, and cardiovascular procedures. This includes initiation for parenteral therapy, moderate sedation administration and monitoring, patient teaching and instruction, assessment of condition during the procedure with app! ropriate evaluation and intervention.
Provides timely! ongoing patient reassessment by making frequent rounds on all patients noting condition, requests, and environment and documenting pertinent observations according to the care plan. Performs and evaluates basic ECG and 12-lead ECG while noting any changes in the patients baseline rhythm throughout the procedure. Assist physicians with invasive peripheral vascular and cardiovascular procedures.
Utilizes special assessments (abuse, fall risk, skin care, etc.) when appropriate.
Monitors lab results: serum electrolytes, coagulation times, arterial blood gases and other labs as ordered, and communicates results to physicians.
Qualifications
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MO RN license
ACLS/BLS certification
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Cardiac Catheterization, ER, Critical Care, IV skills needed experience preferred
Call required
Shift type: PRN, on call
Job
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Nu! rsing
Primary Location
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MO-St. Louis
Hospital/Facility
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102-Saint Louis University Hospital - St. Louis, MO
Job Type
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PT2Y
Shift Type
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Days
If other shift, specify:
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ON CALL PRN
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This job starts available on: Sat, 18 May 2013 05:15:43 GMT