Cardiac Cath Lab RN
Alexandria, LA
TalentBurst, Inc
5x8 hrs, Days

2 Positions Open
Type of patients on the unit: Cardiac caths, peripherals, TAVR, devices, etc.
SHIFT: DAYS 7AM - 3:30PM
START: ASAP
RATE: ***/hr
Required Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required from AHA
ACLS required from AHA
RN License in state of employment or compact
Weekend Requirement
Yes, every third or fourth weekend
On Call Requirement
Yes, as selected in collaboration with other staff
Floating Requirement / Locations
None
Nurse / Patient Ratio
One patient to 4 staff members (2 nurses and 2 techs)
Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable One*** Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
Experience
1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
BLS required
Current ACLS certification required
RN License in state of employment or compact
Position Requirements:

Education/Skills
All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.
New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation.
Completion of all annual competency verification requirements.
Experience
One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates.


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