Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Registered Nurse - Non-Exempt Position Purpose

• Provides professional procedural nursing care for patients following established standards and practices.
• Reports
• Directly To: Director Of Nursing

Employment Type

Per Diem. (Every Tuesday)

Job Overview

• A Registered Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care within the Vascular Cath Lab for both pre and post office-based procedures. Provides pre-procedure nursing care and patient education. Intra-procedural initiates and maintains parenteral conscious sedation, provides continuous cardiac and respiratory assessment during any vascular procedure that requires conscious sedation, Post-procedure identifies any complications and patient needs, monitors, establishes follow-up plan of care, and discharges patients home.Responsibilities and
• Duties: Assessment of patients to determine appropriate plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care during pre-operative phase to include: complete patient assessment, peripheral intra-venous (PIV) start and maintenance, initial vitals signs, obtain signed consent, and discuss discharge instructions.
• Provides direct patient care during intra-operative phase to include: continued assessment of vital signs, airway, and electrocardiogram monitoring, administration of medication. Ability to identify, report, and assist in any patient status changes and/or any medical emergencies.
• Provides direct patient care during post-operative phase to include: continued assessment of vital signs, airway, electrocardiogram monitoring, and incision site for signs and symptoms of complications (arterial bleed, hematoma, pseudoaneurysm), provide patient education, and discharge patient per provider orders. Provides direct patient care for moderate sedation procedures. Knowledge of Cath Lab equipment and supplies, cardiovascular medications including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions. Provides assistance with management and preparation of patient rooms, instruments, and supplies. Maintains patient workload and flow. Maintain sterile environment and precautions. Maintains and manages inventory of supplies. Consults with patient care team including providers, managers, and staff as needed to ensure quality patient care. Documents complete and accurate information into electronic medical record (EMR). Reconciles medications and enters new medication orders into EMR. Maintains ability to operate office and Cath Lab equipment and systems. Conducts equipment quality assurance inspections and services as needed to maintain appropriate function. Provides continuous education to patients and families on topics such as health educations, disease prevention, and health improvement programs. Works independently and serves as resource for office staff within scope of practice. Uses critical thinking skills and possesses a team-player attitude. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times and displays professional attitude and behavior.