What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab holding room position at UCSF Health?
Job Description
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care of adult patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization procedures (primary focus), Cardiac Electrophysiology procedures (secondary focus), and pre-procedural care and recovery of Adult Invasive Cardiology Patients.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.
Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
This position will be required to orient and flex for organizational need to cover all areas of the department including the Interventional Cardiac Catheterization labs, the Cardiac Electrophysiology labs, the Holding Room, and the Procedure Room.
Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
Responsibilities
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
80%
Patient care
Required Qualifications:
Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe, therapeutic care of adult patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization procedures (primary focus), Cardiac Electrophysiology procedures (secondary focus), and pre-procedural care and recovery of Adult Invasive Cardiology Patients.
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary and nursing teams; carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required; performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.
Assists with the management of patient care administered by other members of the nursing team.
This position will be required to orient and flex for organizational need to cover all areas of the department including the Interventional Cardiac Catheterization labs, the Cardiac Electrophysiology labs, the Holding Room, and the Procedure Room.
Responsible for maintaining the knowledge and abilities essential to the performance of stated behaviors. Carries out legal responsibilities within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act. Accountable to the NURSE SVC SUPV 2 for overall work performance.
Responsibilities
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
(To be completed by Supervisor)
80%
Patient care
- Clinical knowledge/Skills management, Nursing Process/Documentation; Assessment, Implementation, Evaluation Coordination, Patient Education inInterventional Cardiac Catheterization Labs, Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Labs, Holding Room, and Procedure Room .
Required Qualifications:
- Three years directly relatable experience in Cardiac Catheterization Lab
- Two years nursing experience in a Cardiovascular ICU, or Critical Care ICU
- One year directly relatable experience in pre-post recovery of surgical/procedural patients or post-anesthesia recovery
- Previous moderate sedation experience
- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
- Active healthcare provider CPR certification
- Active ACLS Certification
- Excellent verbal and written skills; must be well organized and detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and work independently and under pressure.
- Basic computer keyboard skills and general PC knowledge
- This position requires flexibility to orient and help out in all areas of the Cath/EP/Holding areas
- Recent Cardiac Cath/EP/Holding Room Experience
- Prior Experience recovering post procedure Adult Interventional Cardiology Patients
- RCIS certification
- Prior experience with Epic EMR and GE MacLab/ComboLab
- Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
- Active healthcare provider CPR certification
- Active ACLS Certification