What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Cath Lab/EP Holding position at University of California - San Francisco?
The Interventional Cardiology Hold Room Nurse will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality pre- and post-procedural care to adult patients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Electrophysiology procedures. Utilizing the nursing process, this individual will contribute to the interdisciplinary team, ensuring effective patient care delivery across various areas of the department.
80% Patient care * Clinical knowledge/Skills management, Nursing Process/Documentation; Assessment, Implementation, Evaluation Coordination, Patient Education in Interventional Cardiac Catheterization Labs, Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Labs, Holding Room, and Procedure Room .
10% Coordination/Continuity/Communication * Maintains open communication and facilitates continuity of care for patients/and or family with members of the health care team through phone contact, verbal interaction and/or written reports * Maintains accurate, current, properly signed records and documentation which include nursing observations, interventions and care plan, nursing actions/teaching performed and patient/family response to the action * Obtains, records, and conveys information, clearly and concisely * Documents all communication with health care team, patient and family in the patient's medical record to facilitate seamless implementation of plan of care * Demonstrates courtesy, common sense, and follow-through in all telephone communications, maintaining the Telephone Standards as established by UCSF Medical Center * Fosters/maintains positive public relations (patients, family, visitors and staff) * Uses effective communication skills with patients and staff * Shows sensitivity to a variety of cultural needs * Ensure all equipment are in good working condition and maintain adequate inventory of supplies.
5% Performance Improvement * Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities * Makes recommendations regarding PI topics or problems; assists in data collection * Reports and follows up on issues that affect environment and safety * Maximizes resources by seeking assistance from appropriate staff, effectively using supplies, and making suggestions for improvements * Assists with regulatory/compliance audits
5% Self-Development/Professionalism * Attends classes, conferences, and workshops as applicable * Attends and participates in staff meetings * Complies with work related policies, including license renewal, annual PPD, CPR certification, use of benefit time, and dress code including identification policy * Contributes to the orientation and learning experiences of other members of the health care team * Complies with departmental scheduling guidelines; i.e., starts work at times scheduled, completes work in a timely manner * Completion of annual review and trainings in a timely manner
This position will be required to orient, train, and flex for organizational need to cover both the Interventional Cardiac Cath and EP labs, the Holding Room, and the Procedure Room. The flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Performs any other duties related to patient care activities as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular unit (eg, Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab/cardiac focus)
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in pre-post recovery of Adult Cardiac Cath/EP patients
- Previous moderate sedation experience
- Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented
- Experience performing sheath removal and management of vascular access sites.
- Knowledge and use of vascular closure devices and recognition and management of associated complications.
- Experience circulating in Cath Lab and EP procedures as a registered nurse.
- Administration of moderate (conscious) sedation in a procedural environment.
- Knowledge of Cath and EP workflows, equipment, and procedural processes required to safely support these cases.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 work in all areas of the Cath/EP/Holding areas
- This position requires participation in on-call/late stay
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Cardiac Cath/EP/Holding Room Experience
Prior Experience recovering post procedure Adult Interventional Cardiology Patients
RCIS certification
License/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
Current American Heart Association CPR certification
Required Qualifications:
- Two (2) years of recent nursing experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular unit (eg, Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab/cardiac focus)
- Minimum of one (1) year of recent experience in pre-post recovery of Adult Cardiac Cath/EP patients
- Previous moderate sedation experience
- Excellent verbal and written skills. Must be well organized and detail oriented
- Experience performing sheath removal and management of vascular access sites.
- Knowledge and use of vascular closure devices and recognition and management of associated complications.
- Experience circulating in Cath Lab and EP procedures as a registered nurse.
- Administration of moderate (conscious) sedation in a procedural environment.
- Knowledge of Cath and EP workflows, equipment, and procedural processes required to safely support these cases.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 work in all areas of the Cath/EP/Holding areas
- This position requires participation in on-call/late stay
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent Cardiac Cath/EP/Holding Room Experience
Prior Experience recovering post procedure Adult Interventional Cardiology Patients
RCIS certification
License/Certifications:
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California
Current American Heart Association CPR certification
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.