Registered Nurse Cardiac Cath/Electrophysiology Lab

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas-Healthcare-Partners-LLC in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care for diverse patients, following professional standards and evidence-based practice in collaboration with the care team. Responsibilities include medication administration, discharge planning, and accurate documentation of care.

The role supports quality improvement and mentoring of staff, and requires an active AZ RN license and BLS/ACLS

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience in acute or clinical settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient needs across physical, psychological, social, and discharge planning.
• Implements the plan of care and coordinates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents assessment, plan, and patient responses in the medical record.
• Administers medications/IV therapies under physician direction.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing

RN license valid in state of practice

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

FULL-TIME

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents nursing care of patients in accordance with organizational policies and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice utilizing the framework for professional nursing practice and development. This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self or others who are under their direction. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgment, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the physical and developmental age of assigned patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assesses patient physical, psychological, social, spiritual, educational, developmental, cultural and discharge planning needs. Reviews patient history and physical with patient/family and assures completion within appropriate timeframe. Reviews available information obtained by other health care team members. Reviews diagnostics and laboratory data and reports abnormal results to the physician(s) and other appropriate caregivers. Completes assessment and reassessments according to patient need and as outlined in policy.
• Formulates a plan of care, including the discharge plan, utilizing assessment data and patient, family, and health team input. Initiates a plan of care based on patient-specific needs, assessment data and the medical plan of care. Goals for patient are realistic, measurable, and developed in conjunction with the patient/family. Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age specific and educational needs of the patient in the plan of care. Plans care in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team. Reviews and revises the plan of care to reflect changing patient needs based on evaluation of the patient’s status.
• Implements the plan of care through direct patient care, coordination, delegation, and supervision of the activities of the health care team. Provides care based on physician orders and the nursing plan of care, in compliance with policies and procedures, standards of care, and regulatory agency requirements. Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for whom care is provided.
• Evaluates the patient's and family's response to care and teaching and revises the plan of care as needed. Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes in collaboration with other health care team members. Evaluates patient's response and the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Documents assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in the patient record. Documentation is legible, timely and in accordance with policy. Documentation reflects objective/subjective data, nursing interventions and patient’s response to treatment. Notes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides care based on the best evidence available and may participate in research activities within clinical practice. Participates in department or facility shared leadership. Interacts and participates in the education, role development, and orientation of facility personnel, patients, students, families, and visitors. Promotes/supports growth of others through precepting and mentoring when appropriate.
• Contributes to society through activities that lead to excellent patient outcomes through timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and safe care. Actively participates in the improvement of national nursing quality indicators and outcomes. Such activities may include participating in professional organizations.
• Administers medications/IV conscious sedation under the physician’s direction.
• Records, monitors, and demonstrates understanding of hemodynamic measurements, valve areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each day.

NOTE:

The essential functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or Diploma in Nursing, or higher, required.
• Must possess a current, valid RN license in state of practice, temporary RN license in state of practice, or compact RN licensure for current state of practice.
• BLS and ACLS Certification

Level I: 0-3 years of experience

Standard: 3+ years of experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous critical care experience (ICU, ED) and/or experience in a cath lab, electrophysiology lab, endovascular lab, or operating room and a proven skillset within CV procedures is strongly preferred.

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