Cardiovascular Services Registered Nurse - $5,000 Sign-On

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: November 23, 2021

Job Description:

Cardiovascular Services RN II, Heart Cath Lab Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift ***Sign on Bonus*** Position Summary: Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
• Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
• Monitors patient's vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Completes nursing history if appropriate.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs.
• Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.
• Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
• Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person.
• Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
• Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: Minimum of six (6) years of professional nursing experience, including at least three (3) years of professional Cath Lab experience, plus at least two (2) years of ICU/CCU experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting; knowledge of electronic monitoring devices. Licensure Requirement: Valid RN license with State of TN; CPR certification required.Job Requirements:Apply today! -

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