Nurse Cath Lab
Company: St Michael Medical Center
Location: Silverdale
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
Up to $25,000.00 Sign On Bonus for qualifying new, external Cath
Lab RNs.Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min .6 FTE required)1 year of
experience requiredLump sum payment within 30 days of start date2
year commitment -Up to $25,000.00 in Education Loan Forgiveness for
qualifying loans (min .75 FTE required) -Virginia Mason Franciscan
Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries
and benefits. - We are a family of hospitals, health care services,
and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people
throughout South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health
Initiatives, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems
in the country. - -St. Michael Medical Center is looking for an RN
to join our team in our hospital in Silverdale! This 500,000
Square-foot hospital will be the most energy-efficient hospital in
Washington and will provide an extraordinary healing environment
for our patients with beautiful views of the Olympic Mountains and
Dyes Inlet. In addition, the entire campus has been developed with
the well-being of our team in mind with dedicated respite areas and
generous break areas (see the views!) along with the Clear Creek
trail running through the hospital grounds, encouraging walks and
connection with the community. Be a part of this groundbreaking
addition to CHI Franciscan! -St. Michael Medical Center is one of
only four hospitals in our state to achieve the Pathway to
Excellence designation, which recognizes health care organizations
for their commitment to ensuring excellence in the nursing
profession. -We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center
was recognized among the - -state by -U.S. News & World Report.
-Our mission is to deliver high-quality care that meets our
patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual
support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part
approach - physical, emotional, and spiritual - is essential to
healing the whole person. Come join our team!As a part of our
organization, we currently offer the following benefits:Competitive
starting wages and training to grow within the companyPaid Time Off
(PTO)Health/Dental/Vision InsuranceFlexible health spending
accounts (FSA)Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement ProgramsTuition
Assistance for career growth and developmentCare@Work premium
account for additional support with children, pets, dependent
adults, and household needsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for
you and your familyVoluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical
Illness, and Identify Theft -Adoption AssistanceWellness Program
-Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back for
participation!
Responsibilities
Job Summary:This job is responsible for providing cath lab nursing
care of adult patient populations undergoing cardiac procedures in
the cath lab to include inpatient, outpatient and emergent. -Work
is performed under standards of safety and care that provide
instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in
the absence of a physician. - Requires the use of judgment and
critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care
(within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration
of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient
utilization of staff/resources. - Work involves continuous contact
with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies,
patient care staff and management. - An incumbent is accountable
for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority
to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the
unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks. -Essential
Duties:Provides care for patients undergoing a cardiac procedure
including prep/admission, education of both patient and their
family and post procedure care.Administers and maintains sedation
and analgesia by order of the physician. Assesses, diagnoses, and
intervenes in the event of complications. Monitors and assesses the
patient receiving the sedation and analgesia throughout diagnostic
and therapeutic cardiac procedures. -Provides on-call coverage for
cath lab at designated hospital and responds within 30 minutes of
call. -Adheres to the department's and hospital's policies and
procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory
standards. - Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory
requirements impacting matters within designated scope of
responsibility.Administers, oversees and documents the
administration of medications (e.g., topically, orally,
intramuscularly, subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by
the healthcare practitioner and in accordance with hospital
policy.Assesses patients to include physical, psychosocial,
cultural, behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs.
Gather data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate
patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care
appropriately based on needs identified during initial and on-going
assessments. - Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional
nursing care to patients within the scope of practice. Implements
appropriate patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares
patients for discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge
needs.Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in
opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates
self-accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory
requirements.Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing
the nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for
example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to
intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and
assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of
physician orders.Identifies opportunities for, and participates in,
performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical
outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient
safety/satisfaction and cost containment.Incorporates critical
thinking into daily practice as demonstrated by quality of care
provided, transfer of knowledge, follow through and patient
outcomes. - Leads, coordinates, and communicates the ongoing
delivery of patient care services provided by members of assigned
patient care teams(s); considers patient acuity and the
competencies of care team members in delegating and assigning work
and in adjusting assignments as necessary; assesses and monitors
team performance to ensure the quality of care provided is
consistent with the FHS standards and regulatory requirements. -
Coordinates nursing care and advocates for patient needs so that
all appropriate disciplines are informed of and participating in
the plan of care.Prepares patients for examination/procedure. -
Routinely explains delays. - Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as
indicated during and post examination or procedure.Provides health
care education and guidance to patients and/or families. - Educates
regarding results, findings and diagnoses to patient and/or
patient's family within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:Graduation from an accredited school of
nursing, BSN preferred -One year of related work experience in an
acute care setting is preferred. -If assigned to the Procedure area
- previous Cardiac Cath Lab experience or a minimum of two year's
experience within the past three years in an acute care setting,
i.e., ICU, PCU, PACU ER. - - -Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience
preferred. -License/Certification:Current licensure as a Registered
Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing.Current
American Heart Association Healthcare BLS CertificationCurrent
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six
months of hireCCRN (Certification in Adult Critical Care) RN
preferredIV competency must be attained within four month
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