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Full-time
associate degree, bachelor degree
Posted 13d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Prepares patients for Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures through assessments, teaching, and clinical preparation. Monitors physiologic parameters during and after procedures and manages the removal of arterial and venous sheaths.
Requirements
Requires a nursing degree and a current Texas RN license along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Candidates must have 3-5 years of medical/surgical nursing experience, including 2-3 years in critical care.
Full job description
JOB SUMMARY:
Prepares patient for procedures to be performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory utilizing the Database Assessment form. Obtains appropriate permit for procedure to be performed, performs pre-op teaching and all other aspects of nursing care necessary to prepare patient for his procedure.
Removes arterial and venous sheaths following procedures utilizing the protocol outlined in the Cath Lab procedure manual. Monitors physiologic parameters and demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmias and patterns of infarction and ischemia. Responsible for discharge instructions to patient and family. Communicates with personnel from the Nursing Units to give a thorough report so as to provide the best continuum of care for the patient. Is able to assess and intervene quickly in an emergency situation.
Shift: Fulltime Days
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consistently supports and communicates the Mission, Vision and Values of St. Joseph Medical Center.
Follows the St. Joseph Medical Center Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, proper reporting, documentation and prevention of medical errors in a non-punitive environment.
Prepares patient for procedure. Interviews patient utilizing Database assessment form, obtains appropriate permit for procedure to be performed, performs pre-op teaching utilizing hospital education form, starts IV, places electrodes and palpates appropriate pulses.
Documents and assesses all pertinent patient data and reports any abnormal findings that may interfere or alter the procedure to the Cardiologist.
Removes arterial and venous sheaths following protocol outlined in the Cath Lab procedure manual.
Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of physiologic parameters and patient safety. Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmias and patterns of infarction and ischemia.
Responsible for discharge instructions to patient and family.
Provides for continuum of care by communicating with personnel from Nursing Units and other departments that provide services to the patient.
Responsible for acting independently and under the direction of the physician's standing orders. Is able to assess and intervene quickly in an emergency situation.
Supportive of the compliance program set forth by SJMC and demonstrated by:
Upholds the Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance.
Adheres to and helps to enforce all compliance policies relevant to his/her area.
Assures timely compliance education as requested by the Compliance Officer and/or through corporate initiatives.
Sets an example to all staff in their daily activities.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years medical/surgical nursing to include two to three years of Critical Care Nursing (CCU preferred).
LICENSE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION:
Current RN License issued by Texas State Board of Nurses.
BLS & ACLS By American Heart Association.
EDUCATION & TRAINING:
B.S., Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
SKILLS:
Cardiovascular nursing experience with knowledge of Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiac Arrhythmia interpretation and arterial and venous sheath removal.
Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!
Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houston's first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care to Houstonians when they need us most.
Whether it's for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients' expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while they're in our care.
Over the last years we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Women's Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.
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St. Joseph's Medical Center is a JCAHO accredited, 162-bed not-for-profit hospital located in Brainerd Minnesota. More than 1000 employees and over than 100 physicians representing 21 specialties make St. Joseph's the largest hospital in north central Minnesota.
Benedictine Sisters founded the medical center over 100 years ago. Today the staff of St. Joseph's remains true to their Benedictine heritage by adhering to the Benedictine values:
Hospitality
Stewardship
Respect
Justice
St. Joseph's Medical Center is an affiliate of the Brainerd Lakes Health system, which is a member of Essentia Health.