What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care?
Role: Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cath Lab, providing specialized nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and related invasive procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients and determine nursing needs before procedures.
- Monitor patients during cardiac catheterization and other invasive interventions.
- Administer medications accurately and safely according to clinical protocols.
- Provide post-procedure recovery care, including observation and support.
- Collaborate with cardiologists and an interdisciplinary care team to deliver efficient, compassionate care.
- Maintain patient safety and uphold a culture focused on support, recovery, and well-being.
- Current RN licensure.
- Experience in specialized peri-procedural and invasive procedure nursing.
- Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.
- Safe medication administration and patient recovery management.
- Effective teamwork and communication with physicians and care teams.