Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

Registered Nurse - Non Exempt

Position Purpose

Provides professional procedural nursing care for patients following established standards and practices.

Reports Directly To: Manager

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, initiates and maintains parenteral conscious sedation, provides continuous cardiac and respiratory assessment during any vascular procedure that requires conscious sedation, identifies post-procedure complications and patient needs after the procedure, determining the need for physician and/or mid-level intervention, and discharges patients home.

Responsibilities: and Duties:

• Screening 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 IV medications (Versed, Fentanyl, Heparin, and more), and identifying, reporting, and assisting in any life threatening cardiac arrhythmias 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).