Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Nurse

Froedtert ThedaCare; Appleton, Oshkosh, Neenah (WI, WI, WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert ThedaCare is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiovascular Lab team in Wisconsin. The role provides intraprocedural care for interventional cardiology procedures, electrophysiology, and vascular interventions, in a fast-paced setting with fluoroscopy.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and plan patient care, ensure safety, quality outcomes, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver patient-centered nursing care.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team for outcomes.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices in the CV lab.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs using nursing process and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide intraprocedural care for interventional procedures and emergencies.

Skills

Interventional Cardiology

Nursing care planning

Collaborative practice

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor Degree in Nursing

Job description

The RN Clinical Nurse provides patient-centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum through an interprofessional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Contributes to the goals of the department by being accountable for the delivery of compassionate and safe care within the scope of practice as defined by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and ThedaCare policy. Through collaborative practice with members of the care team, is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high quality of care provided by ThedaCare. Furthers the professional practice of nursing at ThedaCare by promoting a culture of innovation and a commitment to growth and professional development.

SCHEDULE

• Start times varying from 6:30a – 7:30a
• 8-hour shifts
• On call for nights, weekends and holidays
• Current rotation: 1 weekday and every 5th weekend
• 30 minute response time

The Cardiovascular Lab consists of 4 rooms (with fluoroscopy) and is a fast paced dept. The team provides intraprocedural care for patients having minimally invasive procedures in the field of Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, and Peripheral Vascular. The team provides care for patients having cardiac catheterization (diagnostic and intervention including STEMI), pacemaker and defibrillator insertions, cardiac ablations, nephrostomy tube placement, vertebroplasty, biliary tube placements, lower extremity and peripheral angiograms/interventions. The team also provides care to vascular patients in the OR Hybrid room.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team.
• Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific.
• Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction.
• Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians.
• Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Cardiovascular / Special Procedures / Cath Lab:

• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of hire date