RN Clinical Coordinator Cath Lab

3410 Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Coordinator Cath Lab (RN) to oversee daily nursing and cardiovascular specialist functions in the Cath Lab.

You will coordinate staff schedules, call rotations, case load, and related statistics, and support the Director with administrative duties. The role requires a nursing diploma with an RN license, at least 3 years in diagnostic/interventional Cath Lab, and strong clinical, communication, and leadership skills to ensure patient

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or degree; RN license required upon hire.
• Minimum 3 years of diagnostic/interventional Cath Lab experience.
• Proficiency in English and basic computer skills; strong critical thinking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day nursing and cardiovascular staff in the Cath Lab.
• Manage staff schedule, call rotations, case load, and productivity metrics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, infection control, and patient safety in Cath Lab operations.
• Act as resource/support to staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments.

Skills

Critical thinking

English language

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Evidence-based nursing

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Clinical Coordinator Cath Lab is a registered nurse who functions under the direction of the Director or Manager Cardiovascular Services. He/she is responsible for the coordination of the day to day functions and activities of all nursing and cardiovascular specialist functions in the Cath Lab. The Clinical Coordinator serves as a resource/support to the staff, physicians, patients, families, and other departments. Manages staff schedule, call schedule, case load/schedule and stats related to the Cath Lab. Performs a variety of administrative functions in support of the Director. He/she is responsible for performing or assisting on a wide variety of clinical procedures requiring independent judgment including utilization of specialty equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordination and implementation of the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating patient care with an understanding and awareness of age specific needs. The Clinical Coordinator coordinates the educational needs of the patient, family or patient support system, including biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial needs. The Clinical Coordinator will successfully collaborate with multidisciplinary, specialty and physician groups. The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for regulatory compliance and readiness as well as quality and patient safety initiatives. The Clinical Coordinator provides direct patient care as needed in the Cath Lab.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Clinical Skills Uses critical thinking skills. Delivers patient care in complex, multiple problem patient care situations Preps the patient for procedure. Demonstrates and understands sterile and aseptic technique. Demonstrates ability/proficiency to fulfill role of circulating nurse and monitor during all procedures in the Cath Lab and all equipment/software used in this role Demonstrates ability/proficiency to fulfill/learn the duties of the scrub role during all procedures in the Cath Lab and all equipment/software used in this role Demonstrates proficiency in core skills/competencies of a registered nurse Must be able to take Cath Lab call rotation Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and procedures. Verifies written orders, seeks clarification if unclear. Appropriately disposes of all special wastes including sharps, chemo, etc. per hospital policy and procedure. Demonstrate proficiency in the administration of medications and moderate sedation given in the Cath Lab per policy and procedures. Recognizes and reports appropriately EKG and hemodynamic changes. Maintains integrity of sterile field and exhibits knowledge of sterile procedures. Performs QC of the ACT (activated clotting time) machine and GEM OPL oxygen saturation machine for both optical and liquid. Documents appropriately and accurately. Communicates with Laboratory regarding discrepancies and regulatory issues. Opens and closes interventional suite, cardiac cath lab and recovery areas, documenting accordingly. Assess and follows through replacing supplies. Performs defibrillation and crash cart checks. 40% Quality and Patient Safety Verifies patient ID using 2 patient identifiers e.g.. armband, DOB, verbal identification. Verifies written orders, seeks clarification if unclear. Understands and complies with verbal order RBAC and performs necessary follow‑up with written order. Uses and understands pre‑procedural verification/ Time Out Understands and complies with site/ side marking when indicated Interprets, supports, and implements system and departmental SCIP initiatives Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and procedures. Appropriately disposes of all special wastes including sharps, chemo, etc. per hospital policy and procedure. Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, in order to ensure quality care. 10% Job Responsibilities and supervision Must be flexible with hours to meet departmental needs including pre‑procedure work up and post monitoring of outpatients if needed Knows existing lines of communication and authority, handles communications properly and is dependable, cooperative and emotionally stable. Introduces self to patient and/ or guardian upon entering room utilizing proper scripting; AIDET. Completes necessary paperwork. Ensures that the Cath Lab procedure room is sterile and safe for the patient Must have a strong attention to detail and physical stamina to handle long, arduous cases. oversees the schedule for the Cath Lab including patient, nurses and cardiovascular specialists maintains stats related to Cath Lab productivity and daily function. Oversee and/or Order supplies and assist with inventory management Coordinates and delegate’s Cath Lab patient care assignments / assure staffing and breaks are appropriate for the Cath Lab Assists in recruitment efforts, interview applicants; assist with performance evaluations Assist in chest pain center education, stats and maintenance Responsible for orientation of new personnel, assigns preceptors; communicates progress to new employee and director. Assist the Director in the responsibility for entering and reviewing Kronos on a daily basis. Maintains modality workflow to assure patient throughput that maximizes equipment utilization and meets patients’ expectations regarding wait time and thoroughness of exam. Serves as first level of contact for employee concerns. Assists with employee performance management including issuing Anecdotal and recommending further PM, if necessary. Establishes and modifies department protocols with guidance from physicians and department director.

40% Education and support

Responsible for staff in the Cath Lab, patient, family/ support system education (works with the hospital educator and product vendors to assure education for the Cath Lab staff including nurses and cardiovascular specialists is sufficient). Provides supportive environment for physicians, residents, management, students and staff. Promotes shared governance and evidence based practice. Serves as professional role model and attends/conducts Cath Lab meetings Promotes team spirit and positive work environment. Engaged in departmental and WellStar initiatives Plans, develops, implements and evaluates education to hospital/support staff in regards to pre/post cath patient care and chest pain accreditation when needed.

Required Minimum Education:

Diploma (Nurse) Nursing Degree Preferred

Preferred Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Pediatric Adv Life Support-Preferred or PALS - Instructor-Preferred or PALS - Provisional-Preferred Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years of Diagnostic and Interventional Cath Lab.

Required Minimum Skills:

KSAs Proficiency Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills; Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner; Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required; Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.

Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life – and our team members are the foundation of that care.

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OUR MISSION:

To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION:

Deliver world‑class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES:

• We serve with compassion
• We pursue excellence
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