Registered Nurse - Cath/EP Lab

Genesis HealthCare System; Zanesville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesis HealthCare System in Zanesville, OH seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cath/EP Lab. You will plan, provide and supervise nursing care during procedures, coordinate with the cath lab team, and uphold patient safety and infection control standards.

You will assist with patient transport and post-procedure recovery, document care, and participate in quality improvement. Requirements include ADN or BSN and an active Ohio RN license, CPR within 30 days, ACLS within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN).
• CPR certification within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to read, write and explain moderately complex information to hospital staff.
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to communicate well orally and in writing and to observe, assess and guide others.
• Ability to read, calculate and prepare medications and monitor reactions.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care per physician orders.
• Assists with patient transport to and from the Cath/EP Lab.
• Serves as circulating nurse or recorder through all procedure phases.
• Measures and records readings and vital signs.
• Assesses patient condition and provides treatment per plan.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Leads while collaborating with other caregivers on the unit.
• Educates patients and families about care and procedures.
• Participates in quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Supports procedures and patients in Cath and EP Labs, including structural heart procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Patient care documentation

Education

ADN or BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse - Cath/EP Lab page is loaded## Registered Nurse - Cath/EP Lablocations: Genesis Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR107150# **GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM**In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an 'owner' of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*## Position Details:Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Department:Cardiac Catheterization##Overview of Position:Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Works independently with minimal supervision.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**1. Provides direct patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.2. Assist with patient transport to and from the Cath/EP Lab.3. Fulfills duties of circulating nurse or recorder through all phases of procedure.4. Takes and records measurements or readings.5. Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.6. Administers prescribed medications.7. Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers on the unit.8. Participates in educating and informing patients and families.9. Participates in quality assurance/quality control activities as required.10. Supports procedures and patients in both the Cath and EP Labs. Including structural heart procedures.11. Performs other functions/duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS**1. Completion of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN) and current Ohio RN License.2. CPR certification within 30 days of employment.3. ACLS certification within 6 months of employment.4. Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.5. Excellent interpersonal, decision-making, facilitation, conflict resolution skills6. Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner, as well as the ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others7. Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, as well as the ability to observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.8. Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan9. Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist.10. Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously and work independently and under pressure in a complex and changing working environment.11. Ability to assume \"call status\" after hours and respond within the mandatory response time for the department as required.**PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS**1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values- Performs work in a manner that is quality focused.- Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect.- Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives.- Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation.- Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change.- Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations.- Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding.- Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions.- Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved.2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers)- Introduces self and role...connects with everyone.- Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback.- Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others.- Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.)- Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately.- Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner.- Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed.3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety- Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.)- Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.)- Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment- Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness.- Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Ability to sit, stand, stoop, push, pull, bend, and walk for extended periods of time2. Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist levelThis description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.**Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.**