Cardio RN PRN

Job Summary

·       To utilize specialized nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. o Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed.

·       Plans care to ensure patient safety.

·       Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures.

·       Documents assessment and nursing care performed accurately and timely.

·       Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary.

·       To perform the tasks delegated to the 'circulating' role.

·       Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure.

·       Assists in transporting patient to Cath Lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits).

·       Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep.

·       Completes documentation for procedure related records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.

·       Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment.

·       Supervises and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.

·       Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same, as appropriate.

·       Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgical specimens properly. o Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed. o Controls the general 'tone' of the Cath Lab/procedure room.

·       Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques.

·       Sets up Cath Lab/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies. o Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure.

·       Handles instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition.

·       Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure.

·       Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties. o Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration.

·       To function efficiently as a member of the Cath Lab team.

·       Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs). o Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed.

·       Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies. o Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

•        Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
•       Maintains current ACLS and CPR certification.
•        A minimum of one- year experience in the Cath Lab is preferred.