| This position is responsible for providing direct patient care in the Electrophysiology Lab, Cath Lab as a RN circulator, and Cath Lab Holding room as a fully functioning member of the multidisciplinary team. In addition, personnel are expected to function and provide high-quality, safe, culturally competent, cost-effective patient care in all areas of operations, through assessment, planning, evaluation, and intervention/follow up. |
Talent Pool: Nursing
| Applies cultural competence, clear, concise, effective communication practices when collaborating with the multidisciplinary team, physicians, and families. -------------------------------------------------- Continues care in the Cath Lab Holding area to facilitate quality, effective patient care, and demonstrates a consistent commitment to assist in other invasive lab functions to facilitate the operations of the department by: cross-training in multiple areas of the department (Cardiac Cath Lab, Holding Room, Peripheral Vascular Lab, Sheath Removal in other departments, and float as needed to the different modalities in the department). -------------------------------------------------- In the scrub role performs as a first assistant for diagnostic, interventional, and acute procedures. Maintains strict asepsis throughout the course of the procedure. Responds quickly and appropriately in emergencies. Displays effective utilization of supplies and equipment. -------------------------------------------------- Operate specialty equipment. -------------------------------------------------- Perform control room duties with a working knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures involved in the operation of physiologic monitoring, EP specific monitoring and mapping systems, angiographic/fluoroscopic imaging and digital analysis. -------------------------------------------------- Participates in EP specific support functions (digital archiving of studies, supply distribution). -------------------------------------------------- Provide effective, quality, safe care in the circulating role during elective and emergency procedures by assisting patients, physicians, and scrub personnel in a prioritized manner, assuring that all patient, physician, and scrub personnel needs are met. -------------------------------------------------- |
| EDUCATION: |
| Required: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) required. Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. |
| EXPERIENCE: |
| An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Preferred: Cardiac specialty experience 1 - 2 years of Critical Care or Emergency Department nursing experience |
| LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING: |
| REQUIRED Drivers License | Valid Drivers License Required: Unencumbered North Carolina Board of Nursing licensure Current Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS or RCES). If not, must obtain certification within 24 months of hire in the EP/Cath lab (required for continued employment in the EP/Cath Lab). BLS (CPR)-American Red Cross or AHA Healthcare Provider ACLS to be completed within 6 months of hire. PREFERRED |
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