Provides clinical direction and nursing care for diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, serving as a circulator, scrub nurse, or monitor. Responsible for pre-procedure assessments, sedation documentation, and managing hemodynamic monitoring during cases.
Requirements summary
Requires an Associate degree in Nursing (BSN preferred) and a current RN license. Candidates must have at least two years of critical care or prior Cardiac Cath Lab experience, along with BLS and ACLS certifications.
associate degreebachelor degreePatient AssessmentPoint Of Care TestingClinical DocumentationRadiation SafetySBAR CommunicationCritical Care NursingHemodynamic MonitoringCardiac CatheterizationEpic EMRModerate Sedation
Job description
Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Job Summary Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care, specifically diagnostic and interventional Cardiovascular procedures.
Supports the procedural team as circulator providing moderate sedation, scrubbing with the physician table side or monitoring and documenting the case.
Maintains competency in each role, utilizing evidence-based practices and research consistent with an acute care registered nurse.
Bonus Eligible This position is bonus-eligible, follow this link for details.
Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute Cardiac Cath Lab Prisma Health Heart and Vascular Institute is South Carolina’s first comprehensive, freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Open to all doctors and patients, our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures, with diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation, all performed in beautiful surroundings of our hospital.
The Cath Lab has four highly specialized imaging rooms to treat cardiac patients.
Our dedicated Cath Lab team performs Diagnostic, PCI, Peripheral and structural heart procedures.
Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health.
Serve with compassion.
Be the difference.
Completes direct patient pre-procedure assessment for sedation.
Reports and documents findings.
Gathers pertinent records needed for procedures such as: History and Physical, Lab reports, and Medication Record.
Anticipates and/or predicts changes and modifies any care delivered to best meet the needs of the patient.
Completes and maintains annual departmental competencies.
Performs inpatient/outpatient treatment procedures and physician orders.
Operates applicable hospital equipment.
Takes immediate and appropriate action in life threatening emergencies and/ or crisis situations.
Adheres to radiation safety guidelines.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic Computer Skills Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Richland Facility 1510 Richland Hospital Department 15107137 Cardiac Catheterization Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Benefits
Bonus Eligible
Performs point of care testing.
Communicates appropriately.
Functions as a team player demonstrating willingness to help whenever necessary, displaying a positive image of the department and Prisma Health.
Utilizes SBAR communication tools.
Ensures physician is informed of all pertinent patient information.
Follows Prisma Health guidelines for nursing documentation.
Performs sedation documentation per Prisma Health policy.
Creates and maintains Cath Lab/ Mac lab patient records in Epic EMR.
Documents procedures and patient care which reflect treatment.
Ensures that the patient understands and consents to procedures to be performed; contact physician performing procedure as needed.
Ensures that the patient and family are well informed; fulling explaining time frames to family members.
Demonstrates organizational ability by using time/equipment/resources effectively.
Recognizes/analyzes/solves problems.
Anticipates needs of physicians.
Proper care and cleaning of patient equipment and all items in procedure room.
Maintenance and stocking of supplies for smooth operation of department.
Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of events of the case.
Interpretation and management of Hemodynamic monitoring.
Anticipates potential issues and demonstrates clinical assessment and intervention, notifying physician and team of alterations in hemodynamics.
Accurately charges procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Experience - Two (2) year critical care or prior CCL experience.
In Lieu Of BSN and 1 year of Critical Care or CCL In lieu of an Associate degree in Nursing, may consider nursing diploma with RN licensure.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.
