REGISTERED NURSE CATH LAB 4 - 9 P.M.
Location: St. Louis Missouri
Description: Des Peres Hospital is looking of REGISTERED NURSE CATH LAB 4 - 9 P.M. right now, this career will be placed in Missouri. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. -
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Description
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We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse - RN CATH LAB 5 HOUR EVENINGS (whose compassion, clinical e! xpertise,
and excellence are top priority.
As an RN, you are responsible for the delivery of quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
The Registered Nurse functions within the limits of the Missouri Nurse Practice Act, Des Peres Hospital and Patient Care Services policies and practice guidelines.
Duties of the RN may include the following but not limited to:
- Provides patient care using the nursing process before, during and after procedures performed in the CCL/Special Angiogram Lab. This includes providing hemostatisis post procedure.
- Assesses patient's condition during a procedure using patient's signs and symptoms, immediately recognizing potentially dangerous and life threatening conditions and intervening appropriately.
- Participates in CCL/Special Angiogram QI program.
- Practices aseptic technique and is able to prepare and assist physician with all procedures done in the department.
- Interprets EKG rhythms and hemodynamic wave forms and records appropriately, alerting physician when necessary.
Is able to set up, level, and zero-balance the transducers, cables, and manifold system in conjunction with the physiological recorder.
- Maintains narcotics, crash cart, stock medications, and IV supplies through proper charging and routine checks.
- Safely and efficiently prepares, operates and helps to maintain specialized equipment found in the department.
- Operates x-ray table during both special angiograms and cardiac caths, including rotating tube and positioning wedge, enabling the nurse to "pan" for the physician.
- Operate! s Phillips x-ray console, selecting proper tube and radiological selectors for patient size and view during cardiac cath and special angiograms.
- Assists X-ray specialist in positioning patient and adjusting Phillips x -ray console to apply ionizing radiation during special angiograms.
- Loads outside media and copies media to transfer to another institution, logging appropriately in the film log book.
- Participates in patient and family teaching pre, during, and post procedure as needed according to department protocol.
- Documents accurately, thoroughly and completely including but not limited to Witt procedure notes with notation in all fields as appropriate.
- Acts as resource person to the hospital personnel concerning procedures performed and patient care re! quired before and after procedures
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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Candidates for the RN/ Registered Nurse MUST meet the following requirements:
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Hold and maintain a current state license to practice as a Registered Nurse / RN.
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MUST BE ABLE TO SCRUB, CIRCULATE AND
MONITOR.
MUST HAVE IABP EXPERIENCE.
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MUST HAVE WORKED IN A CATH LAB FOR THE PAST YEAR.
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ADN/BSN
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Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing
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BLS
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ACLS
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HIGHLY EXPERIENCED
Cath Lab RN
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Ability to apply sound judgment with clinical skills to ensure optimal patient care
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Accepts and supports changes in work assignments as related to department and patient needs.
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Participates in all departmental and hospital wide educations offe! rings, mandatory for position along with an ongoing pursuit of Continuing Education Credits in clinical subjects, management, personal growth and development.
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Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective quality outcomes
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Benefits provided
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EXCELLENT SALARY AND BONUS BASED ON EXPERIENCE.
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Health care / Dental
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401 K
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Stock Purchase
Job
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Cardio/Coronary/Tele
Primary Location
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MO-St. Louis
Hospital/Facility
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746-Des Peres Hospital - St. Louis, MO
Job Type
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PT1
Shift Type
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Other
If other shift, specify:
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4 pm-9 pm
Shift begin time
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4:00 PM
Shift end time
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9:00 PM
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If you were eli! gible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirem! ents and a resume to Des Peres Hospital.
If you interested on this career just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This career starts available on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 15:27:22 GMT