Procedural Nurse II (RN)

Chatham Hospital Inc; Hendersonville (NC); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking a Procedural Registered Nurse II (RN) to coordinate and deliver patient care in the Cath Lab and interventional radiology settings. You will perform moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, pacing, defibrillation, and medication administration, including drips, with the setup for intra-aortic balloon pump support.

The role requires NC RN licensure (or compact state), 5 years in cath lab, STEMI care experience, and BLS/ACLS certifications.

Formación

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in NC or a compact state by first date of clinical care.
• Five (5) years of experience in a cath lab setting as an RN, with circulator and monitoring roles.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required by first date of clinical care.

Responsabilidades

• Administers patient care under physician direction and sets up intra-aortic balloon pump support.
• Provides competent clinical nursing care in Cath Lab or interventional radiology settings.
• Mentors junior nurses and supports team in complex care and procedures.

Conocimientos

Cath Lab RN

ACLS

BLS

Nursing

Cardiac care

Educación

RN License NC or compact state

Descripción del empleo

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary:
Reporting and accountable to the Nurse Manager/Director, the Procedural Registered Nurse II (RN) is responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care utilizing the nursing process in a range of settings focused on cardiovascular catheterization laboratory ("Cath Lab") or interventional radiological care. The Procedural RN will perform a range of clinical tasks including moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacing, cardioversion/defibrillation, and medication administration, including drips. The Procedural RN will also be responsible for setup and initiation of intra-aortic balloon pump support. Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers patient care under the direction of a physician. Sets up and initiates intra-aortic balloon pump support. May assist with setup of impella devices. Sets up and initiates hemodynamic support and temporary pacing.
• Identifies and pursues expected patient outcomes in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team. Performs a range of clinical tasks that may include moderate sedation, monitoring of hemodynamics and temporary pacing, cardioversion/defibrillation, and medication administration, including drips.
• Support less experienced registered nurses in both the administration of complex care, and development of team's clinical skillset to encompass more complex care and procedures. Mentor junior nurses to develop competence, confidence, and understanding of the larger system of care.
• Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures.
• Organizes and prioritizes care according to patient/family needs. Consults with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
• Collaborates with peers in a clinical operations environment, including fostering intra/interdepartmental communication.
• Synthesizes data in complex situations to determine priorities for care, including appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Assesses and anticipates discharge needs of individual patients and families.
• Communicates with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care using cultural competency and active listening. Develops relationships with patients and their families that promote their ability to advocate for patient and family needs.
• Develops clinical and operational excellence in self and in peers through education and training.
• Promotes a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all, including the application of standard precautions and principles of infection control.

Other information

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina or one of compact states required by first date of clinical care
• Five (5) years of experience working in a catheterization (Cath Lab) setting in a Registered Nurse (RN) role. Must have experience performing the circulator and monitoring role in a cath lab setting.
• Experience caring for patients with ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) with or without cardiogenic shock.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required by first date of clinical care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required by first date of clinical care

PREFERRED

• Experience working in critical or emergency care in a Registered Nurse (RN) role
• Seven (7) years of experience working in an acute care setting in a Registered Nurse (RN) role

Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiac Cath

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.