What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab - RN position at HexaQuEST Health Inc?
Summary
Job Description:
The RN develops an overall view of patients, families and caregivers, and establishes strong partnerships to deliver optimal care.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital
Compliant in completion of all unit specific competencies and requirements required to care for critically ill patients with the department.
Involved in quality improvement planning and processes for the area of practice
Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for all patients assigned in a timely manner
Seeks feedback regarding practice and takes actions as appropriate.
Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards
(ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards)
Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interaction.
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established procedures and protocols
Implements resources and initiatives that are in place or in process to improve patient safety.
Works within guidelines of Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting and adoption of safe practices.
Assures issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of command
Completes hourly rounding in collaboration with LNAs (Licensed Nursing Assistant) on all assigned patients
Identifies and assists in correction of patient care safety issues.
Recognizes and praises excellent performance in colleagues and co-workers, when identified
Builds respectful relationships through early and pro-active identification of concerns, complements or suggestions
Collaborates unit to unit and shift to shift for resolution of conflicts and issues in a timely manner
Consults with nurses in other department/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical areas/specialties
Displays professional, positive perspective at all times, including when faced with difficult circumstances
Seeks opportunities to assist all team members
Displays willingness to resolve tension within the unit or department, for example, by volunteering to accept an admission, or adjust an assignment
Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared governance and with the philosophy of the unit and the organization.
Assists with solution identification in response to problems and conflicts
Effectively delegates aspects of care and unit activities to other nursing personnel
Collaborates in planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants.
Works collaboratively with nursing students and instructors
Participates in peer review of colleagues
Participates in DNV survey readiness.
Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St. Joseph Hospital with a commitment to my co-workers and holds peers accountable for the same
Avoids use of unauthorized overtime
Manages ETO per policy
Other duties as consistent with this role.
For the Cath and Angio Lab Departments
3 Years Critical Care Experience Preferred
Assist with insertion of Flow wire, Opsens and IVUS. RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal for IV adenosine infusion.
Ability to safely administer procedural sedation. Pass annual sedation examination. Documents sedation according to policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation.
NHISS certification preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
Call required for Cath Lab and Stress Lab.
Education and Experience
Current New Hampshire RN license required
BLS required
ACLS required (except for Pre-Admission Testing and Operating Room)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
Graduate of an approved Nursing program preferred
Position Urgency
Normal
Shifts
7:30am -4:00pm
State License Details
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years Of Experience
3
Minimum Guaranteed Hours
40
Specialty Type
Nursing
Sub Specialty
Cath Lab RN
General Certifications
ACLSBLS/BCLS
Bilingual
No
EMR Used
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required
Yes
Job Description:
The RN develops an overall view of patients, families and caregivers, and establishes strong partnerships to deliver optimal care.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Renders professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital
Compliant in completion of all unit specific competencies and requirements required to care for critically ill patients with the department.
Involved in quality improvement planning and processes for the area of practice
Clinical documentation and care plans completed comprehensively for all patients assigned in a timely manner
Seeks feedback regarding practice and takes actions as appropriate.
Practice reflects knowledge of current practice standards
(ANA, NH Nurse Practice Act, Specialty standards)
Communicates patient information appropriate for continuity and safe care through hand offs, walking rounds, and physician/provider interaction.
Provides a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, and staff by following established procedures and protocols
Implements resources and initiatives that are in place or in process to improve patient safety.
Works within guidelines of Just Culture Environment to promote error reporting and adoption of safe practices.
Assures issues are addressed through appropriate use of the chain of command
Completes hourly rounding in collaboration with LNAs (Licensed Nursing Assistant) on all assigned patients
Identifies and assists in correction of patient care safety issues.
Recognizes and praises excellent performance in colleagues and co-workers, when identified
Builds respectful relationships through early and pro-active identification of concerns, complements or suggestions
Collaborates unit to unit and shift to shift for resolution of conflicts and issues in a timely manner
Consults with nurses in other department/units to draw upon expertise in other clinical areas/specialties
Displays professional, positive perspective at all times, including when faced with difficult circumstances
Seeks opportunities to assist all team members
Displays willingness to resolve tension within the unit or department, for example, by volunteering to accept an admission, or adjust an assignment
Demonstrates practice that is consistent with the tenets of shared governance and with the philosophy of the unit and the organization.
Assists with solution identification in response to problems and conflicts
Effectively delegates aspects of care and unit activities to other nursing personnel
Collaborates in planning, supervising, and instructing other nurses and assistants.
Works collaboratively with nursing students and instructors
Participates in peer review of colleagues
Participates in DNV survey readiness.
Demonstrates characteristics of the SPIRIT of St. Joseph Hospital with a commitment to my co-workers and holds peers accountable for the same
Avoids use of unauthorized overtime
Manages ETO per policy
Other duties as consistent with this role.
For the Cath and Angio Lab Departments
3 Years Critical Care Experience Preferred
Assist with insertion of Flow wire, Opsens and IVUS. RN must demonstrate contraindications and reversal for IV adenosine infusion.
Ability to safely administer procedural sedation. Pass annual sedation examination. Documents sedation according to policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
Job Knowledge and Skills
Basic Dysrhythmia preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation.
NHISS certification preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
Call required for Cath Lab and Stress Lab.
Education and Experience
Current New Hampshire RN license required
BLS required
ACLS required (except for Pre-Admission Testing and Operating Room)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training preferred or obtained prior to completion of orientation
Graduate of an approved Nursing program preferred
Position Urgency
Normal
Shifts
7:30am -4:00pm
State License Details
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years Of Experience
3
Minimum Guaranteed Hours
40
Specialty Type
Nursing
Sub Specialty
Cath Lab RN
General Certifications
ACLSBLS/BCLS
Bilingual
No
EMR Used
EPIC
Holiday Coverage Required
Yes
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