Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Cardiac Cath Lab-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Nursing

Sign On Bonus Available

Nursing careers are better at Banner Health. We’ve built smarter processes to help nurses focus on what really matters. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives - this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

As a Registered Nurse within our Cardiac Cath Lab at Banner University Medical Center - Tucson, there are exciting opportunities to be a part of the health care transformation. We are known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models and are on the cutting edge of medical advances

 

The RN will be responsible for circulating and monitoring Cath/EP cases which includes patient assessments, medication administration, documentation and collaboration with fellow staff/physicians/fellows. This position does require wearing lead for every procedure and transporting patients. There’s also interactions required with vendor reps for different devices used in the lab. Cases include planned outpatients, inpatients, and emergencies. The preferred candidate must have experience working in Cath Lab, CVICU, CVOR, EP, or IR to be considered.

Shift Details:

• Full-Time: 3 12's Monday - Friday 

• Call Requirement: Late Call (7-11pm), Overnight Call (M-F 7p-7a), Weekend Call (Sat-Sun 7a to 7a)-Averaging 5-8 shifts a month.

• ​Location: BUMCT and BUMCS Cath Lab; RN will float between both locations as well as take on call for both locations. Candidate must live within 30 mins of the facility for call

 

If you are a New Graduate Nurse with less than 12 months of experience, please visit the main job search page and use keywords RN New Grad to search for openings.

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.

2. Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of are. Plans care in