RN – Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catherization
| Company | Geisinger |
|---|---|
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months – American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Communication
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care before, during and after procedure.
- Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures, percutaneous transluminal coronary interventions, myocardial biopsy, temporary pacemaker insertion, pericardiocentesis, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and other associated procedures.
- Records, monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.
- Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.
- Continuously monitors patient’s physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure.
- Initiates and maintains IV access.
- Administers all ordered medications, intravenous drips and emergency medications before, during and after procedure.
- Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.
- Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
- Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR, drug administration, defibrillation, temporary pacemaker insertion, intra-aortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.
- Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.
- Discontinues arterial and venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.
- Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.
Preferred Qualifications
- RN experience with Telemetry, ED, and/or ICU experience preferred, but not required.