RN Cath Lab

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervises RNs and other Patient Care Services Employees. Responsible to Director of Radiology.

DEFINITION OF POSITION

• The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in radiology and other ancillary areas of the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years critical care CCU or ED nursing experience.
• Current ACLS certifications or obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Competency trained in conscious sedation.

Personal

• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.
• Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Possesses a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication

Physical

• Stamina -- Capable of standing/walking for long periods of time (2-4 hours).

• Strength -- Minimally capable of:

• Free lifting 35 pounds.

• Pushing stretchers/beds under loads of 200-500 pounds, with assistance.

• Lifting patients up to 250 pounds with staff/mechanical assistance.

• Reflexes/Agility -- Minimally capable of:

• Frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, during 8-12 hour shift.

• Responding to sudden, unexpected movements of patients.

• Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; i.e., chemical spills (medications, IV fluids), infectious exposures, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling (bodily fluids), medical equipment.

• Hearing and Visual Acuity

• Capable of hearing and responding to patients/staff/others who cannot be visualized.

• Visual acuity/color perception that permits patient assessment, monitoring devices/readouts.

• Dexterity -- Handwriting skills to facilitate documentation for patient care, handling of equipment and laboratory specimens.

• CPR -- Has the ability to combine the necessary physical requirements to perform CPR as appropriate.