Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist II/III - Duke Regional Cath Lab (Commitment Bonus!)

Duke Regional Hospital offers the personal touch and hometown feel of a community hospital while serving as an essential arm of internationally recognized Duke University Health System. Duke Regional has served Durham, Orange, Person, Granville and Alamance counties for more than 45 years. To be successful at caring for our community and have a strong reputation among patients who seek our care, we have 3,500 team members who work together to provide exceptional, compassionate and equitable healthcare 24/7. We are a place of learning and acceptance for team members just starting their careers, as well as an institution of family culture and professional development for employees who have served for decades in our hospital units. Duke Regional has 388 inpatient beds and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services. We also offer care at our Duke Rehabilitation Institute, Davis Ambulatory Surgical Center, Duke Ambulatory Surgery Center Arringdon, Health Services Center, and Duke Behavioral Health Center North Durham. In fiscal year 2021, Duke Regional Hospital admitted 16,422 patients, performed 18,152 surgeries and welcomed 2,673 babies into the world. U.S. News & World Report ranked Duke Regional Hospital as #9 in North Carolina and #4 in the Raleigh-Durham area for 2021-22. The Human Rights Campaign consistently names us a Healthcare Equality Leader, and we are a Joint Commission-accredited and Magnet-designated hospital.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Occ Summary

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (CVIS) will utilize professional cardiovascular theory, technology and processes to implement directpatient care on adult patients that require diagnostic or therapeuticprocedures within the cardiovascular service. Demonstrates role-specificcompetence and assists physicians in diagnosing and treati ng cardiac andperipheral vascular disease and cardiac arrhythmias in the CathLab, EPLab, and Hybrid OR specializing in the care of patients under goingangioplasty, stent placement, vascular procedures, mechanical suppo rtdevice placement (IABP, non-durable ventricular assist device, etc.), EPdevices, cardiac ablations, and tilt table exams. 

This position comes with a $10,000 commitment bonus paid over 2 years; Relocation Assistance is also available to those who qualify!

 

Work Performed

 

Meets the duties and responsibilities of Cardiovascular In vasiveSpecialist IPlan, provide and document care of cardiovascular inva sivelabs patients in accordance with physician orders and establishedpol icies and procedures. Use professional clinical judgment in assistingthe provider to plan the care for the patient based on the assessment ofthe patient's diagnosis, needs and response to care. Work in anorganized an d timely fashion by prioritizing tasks to ensure efficientand efficaciou s patient care. Meets challenges of case volumes andpatient care issues to ensure optimal care and outcomes. Ensure qualityand accuracy of dataa nd reportsvariances to provider.Equipment Operation:Operate, inspect, tr oubleshoot and perform routine maintenance forvariety of invasive lab eq uipment. Effectively operate all devicesutilized in procedures. Initiate maintenance or service request forequipment that is damaged or malfunct ioning.Daily Room Preparations:Prepare procedure room and equipment for daily use and each procedure.Ensure enough stock on hand to accommodate routine daily case volumes.Conduct in-room inventory and supply manageme nt. Is aware of and storesall patient care products according to TheJoin t Commission regulations.Data Collection: Document, retrieve and verify data necessary forpatient records.Participate in own professional develo pment by maintaining requiredcompetencies, identifying learning needs an d seeking appropriateassistance or educational offerings.Support the dev elopment of other staff and formal learners.Participate in performance i mprovement activities.Adhere to standards including but not limited tou nit and health systempolicies and procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safetygoals.Resource for others in use of advanced skills and co llaborateswith team to individualize the plan ofcare.Refer to CVIS clini cal ladder