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Covenant Health CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN in Knoxville, Tennessee
Overview
Cath Lab Specialty Registered Nurse, Heart Cath Lab
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs
Full Time, 72 Hours per pay period, Day Shift
Parkwest Overview:
Parkwest is West Knoxville’s premier medical facility and a top-performing heart hospital. In addition to providing the area’s leading cardiac services, Parkwest has been nationally recognized for award-winning care throughout our facility. Annually Parkwest is recognized by U.S. News & World Report (https://health.usnews.com/best-hospitals/area/tn/parkwest-medical-center-6520530) as one of Tennessee's “Top 10” hospitals.
Heart Cath Lab:
The mission of the Heart Catheterization Laboratory is to provide a comprehensive quality of care approach for individuals requiring emergency and non-emergency cardiovascular procedures.
The Heart Catheterization Laboratory offers the services of diagnostic and interventional coronary procedures, diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology procedures, cardiac device implant procedures, and diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular procedures.
We perform procedures in 2 electrophysiology rooms, 3 heart cath labs, 1 peripheral vascular lab, and the hybrid operating room are all part of the Parkwest Heart Cath Lab. Staff members are expected to learn all roles within their scope of practice to allow for greater staffing flexibility and enhanced productivity.
Our expert cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons work very closely with highly trained RNs, RTs, and registered cardiovascular invasive specialists (RCIS) to deliver excellent patient care.
Our team members work Monday – Friday, and we run call teams on weekends and holidays.
We offer a variety of work schedules ranging from five 8 hour shifts, four 10 hour days, and three-12 hour shifts with on call required
Position Summary:
Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.
Recruiter:Angelica Adams || aadams16@covhlth.com || 865-374-5405
Responsibilities
Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
Monitors patient’s vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Completes nursing history if appropriate.
Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.
Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs.
Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.
Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person.
Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.
Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of Cath Lab experience, three (3) total years of RN experience.
Licensure Requirement:
Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS, CPR certification required.
RN license
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Job Title CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN
ID 3956592
Facility Parkwest Medical Center
Department Name HEART CATH LAB