Cardiac Cath Lab-Registered Nurse

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a part-time Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse to assess, plan, and provide patient care across diverse ages. You will ensure patient comfort, perform safety procedures, and support the team in a fast-paced cardiac environment.

In this role you will assist with cardiac cath lab procedures, maintain sterile technique, document care, and collaborate with physicians and staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup and sterile technique; monitors IV pumps and equipment.
• Maintains readiness of equipment in procedure rooms and assists in maintaining inventory.
• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms and supports physician during procedures.

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care for patients of diverse ages while ensuring patient comfort.

• Practices safe patient handling techniques and is proficient with aseptic techniques.

• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.

• Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

• Utilizes hospital information system to process orders/data and retrieve patient information. Documents procedures in patient medical record. Maintains knowledge of documentation requirements needed for patients' records.

Cares for patients during Cardiac Cath Lab procedures which include, but are not limited to, coronary angiography, PTCA, stents, pediatric and adult heart catheterizations, peripheral PTA, EPS, Ablation, PPM, ICD, Valvuloplasty, and laser procedures

• Maintains readiness of equipment in procedure rooms. Acquires supplies needed for procedures and passes to physician or assistant maintaining sterile technique. Assists in maintaining inventory control.

• Transports patients to and from procedure rooms.

• May apply manual pressure to puncture site to obtain hemostasis following procedure.

• Serves in a charge/leadership role based on skill and unit needs. When assigned charge, makes patient assignments; triages patients; and problem solves with staff, physicians, patients, families, and ancillary departments.

• Assists in quality control.

• Takes assigned call as defined in unit specific policy manual.

• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).

• Assists with clerical duties (i.e., maintenance of chart, patient record, and answering phones and call lights).

• Provides orientation/education for staff, students, and other hospital and community organizations as requested.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.