Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Overview

Location: Nellis AFB, NV

 

Work Schedule: The work schedule for each labor category is as follows: 0600-1630 Monday – Friday. Shifts will normally be scheduled for a 10-hour period, to include an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break; with flexible 8-, 10- or 12-hour shifts that vary depending on workload/patient care. In no instance will the HCW be required to provide services in excel of 40 hours per week. The contractor will be scheduled as necessary for the specific areas (to include Cardiopulmonary Clinic, IR, Vascular Clinic, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and Gastroenterology Suite (GI)) to meet the demands of the area and fulfill a 40-hour work week of which the contractor is assigned or assists with.

 

Duty Hours: Monday – Friday between the hours of 0600 – 1630

 

On-Call: Required

 

On-Call Hours: On-call hours shall be on a as needed basis and on-call personnel shall be within a 30-minute report time to the facility. On call hours are as follows: Monday – Friday 1630 – 0600 and Saturday, Sunday and holidays 0600 – 0600. Will start with 1550 hours and will not 3800 hours per FTE per year.

 

Benefits: Vested vacation, sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term Disability

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

Responsibilities

• Must be able to stand while wearing up to 25 pounds of PPE for up to 4 hours or more.
• The RN must be knowledgeable of general anatomy and physiology; cardiopulmonary system structures and functions; basic pharmacology; patient care theory, procedures, and techniques; medical terminology; aseptic techniques; medical ethics; resuscitation techniques; maintaining and operating cardiopulmonary laboratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; medications, and medical computer systems.
• Knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the ability to maintain composure and react appropriately while relating to patients, families, physicians, coworkers and ancillary staff; and, maintain positive rapport with all individuals involved in patient care.
• Knowledge of a wide range of cardiac and vascular disorders and conditions as appropriate and seen in potentially critically ill patients (e.g., Acute Myocardial events, Chest pain, decrease in circulation to various areas of the body, and respiratory distress due to poor perfusion).
• Carry out prescribed physician orders and document in patient medical record.
• Communicate pertinent patient data to physician as appropriate.
• Assesses patients using the nursing process as a basis for professional practice.
• Demonstrates proper preparation of patients for treatments and procedures, to include interventions.
• Provides proper care and evaluation of post procedural patients.
• Possess knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in treatment of patients, the desired effects, side effects, complications and usual dosage of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required.
• Administer prescribed medications to include multiple medication drips and intravenous push drugs (e.g., sedatives, narcotics, vasoactive medications, neuromuscular blockades, antidysrythmics, antihypertensives, thrombolytics, and emergency drugs). Administration consideration based on protocols, policy and recommendations by medical references.
• Assess and document patient response to medications administered and intervene if desired response is not achieved.
• Instruct patient/family regarding prescribed medications/therapies and invasive/diagnostic procedures that must be accomplished.
• Maintains open communication lines, both intra-departmentally and inter-departmentally, to provide for total needs of the patient.
• Conducts preoperative and postoperative visits. Discusses Cardiac Catheterization and diagnostic cardiac testing procedures with patients and informs them of what to expect during procedures. Consults with the physician performing the procedure and establishes priorities of care for each patient.
• Coordinates with other hospital units, which include recovery room, intensive care, and nursing units, on patients’ progress and any special equipment or supplies that will be needed for the patient post procedure.
• Properly applies cardiac monitor leads and 12 lead EKG machine, analyze rhythm strips and notify Physician of any abnormal results (e.g., dysrhythmias for patient situation). Be able to interpret cardiac rhythms and their implications, intervene on emergent changes.
• Skilled in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment suc