Staff Nurse - Vascular Lab

The University of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toledo is seeking a Staff Nurse in the Vascular Lab to support cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. You will coordinate nursing care, follow safety standards, and collaborate with the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key requirements include current RN licensure in Ohio, cardiovascular and electrophysiology experience preferred, and ACLS and specialty certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Cardiovascular experience preferred.
• Electrophysiology experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.
• Specialty certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of cardiac arrhythmias and sterile technique.
• Must be willing to work very flexible hours; on-call may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients undergoing various cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures.
• Provides leadership by working collaboratively and cooperatively with other health care members.
• Considers specific age and cultural needs of the patient when providing care.
• Adheres to radiation safety issues and following handoff communication policies.
• Recognizes safety issues and reports equipment dysfunction promptly to minimize risk to patient care and staff.

Skills

RN licensure Ohio

Cardiovascular experience

Electrophysiology experience

ACLS certification preferred

Specialty certification preferred

Job description

Title: Staff Nurse - Vascular Lab

Department Org: Vascular Lab - 109200

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 7:00 am End Time: 5:30 pm

Posted Salary: $33.63 - $43.64

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description

Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients undergoing various cardiovascular diagnostic and interventional procedures. Provides leadership by working collaboratively and cooperatively with other health care members. Considers specific age and cultural needs of the patient when providing care.

All employees must adhere to the following at all times:

• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
• Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
• Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.
• Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.

1. Adheres to all radiation safety issues
2. Adheres to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.
3. Recognizes Frayed Cord: Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner. Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken. Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.
4. Recognize exposure to Blood: Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment. Safety concerns: The manager has been timely with staff training and education. Wiping up spills.
5. Follows standardized approach for handoff communication. Follows policy for communication including the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.)

Required Education/Experience/Licensing:

1. Current RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
2. Previous Cardiovascular experience preferred
3. Electrophysiology experience preferred.
4. ACLS certification preferred.
5. Specialty Certification preferred.
6. Working knowledge of all cardiac arrhythmias, sterile technique, management of the acutely ill patient, and other procedures in the cardiovascular laboratory preferred.
7. Must be willing to work very flexible hours. On call maybe required.
8. May be required to assume charge nurse role.
9. Physical requirements:

• a) visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable;
• b) ability to hear (with or without aides)
• c) ability to orally communicate
• d) good manual dexterity
• e) ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
• f) ability to stand, walk frequently
• g) ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and
• h) ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).

(Definitions: Never 0%, Occasional 0-33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100%)

Communication and other skills:

1. Exhibits accuracy, integrity and flexibility; is punctual and dependable.
2. Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
3. Demonstrates ability to work with self-direction and effectiveness under minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills; possesses group facilitation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

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