Registered Nurse - High Point, NC, United States - Atrium Health

Description

Atrium Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab for a nursing job in High Point, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Overview

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab (RN OR Radiology Technologist)

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

High Point Medical Center, High Point, NC

Full-Time: 40hrs weekly (4) 10hr days, rotating M-F

Day Shift: 7a-5:30pm

Sign-on Bonus: \$10,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Cardiovascular Services Director responsible for the coordination, assessment, and planning for patient care management during a cardiac catheterization, vascular or EP procedure; the performance of invasive vascular and cardiac interventional and diagnostic procedures; the proper operation of the equipment within the department, as well as the image processing and qualify improvement activities. May rotate charge in the Cath Lab, which assumes responsibility for the coordination of the daily schedule including staff assignment.

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associates Nursing degree or successful completion of an approved program resulting in Radiologic Technology certification One year Cardiac Cath Lab or Special Procedure/Critical Care nursing experience preferred.
• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in NC North Carolina Board of Nursing or licensed as a Registered Radiology Technologist. ACLS American Heart Association. CPR/BLS American Heart Association.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• 1. Facilitates patient age specific education, as evidenced by verbalization of patient understanding of pre and post procedure instructions, daily observation of patient instructions, and appropriate documentation of teaching in the patient record.
• 2. Demonstrates competency in all areas of EP or Cardiac procedures including the performance of all invasive cardiac or pacemaker procedures per lab protocols as evidenced by completion of annual competencies and no more than (2) reported patient safety issues or events.
• 3. Appropriately responds to Code 4 and properly assesses and initiates treatment for cardiac pain.
• 4. Appropriately documents case procedures including equipment, patient status, medications, complications and nurses notes as evidenced by no more than (4) errors or omissions per year on random audit.
• 5. Administers and ensures appropriate documentation of medications during procedures as evidenced by no more than (2) documented occurrences per year or from a random audit.
• 6. Adheres to personal radiation protection and safety measures as evidence by wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and film badge readings during every procedure.
• 7. Demonstrates the appropriate use of radiological and physiologic recording equipment as not to create delays in procedures or excessive reported repairs.
• 8. Completes a minimum of (12) hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs).
• 9. Displays a high level of customer relations as evidenced by no more than (2) reported incidents of negative interactions, including telephone, or personal or written complaint.
• 10. Keeps the supervisor and/or assigned charge personnel informed of pertinent patient care/procedural or equipment related issues and completes written documentation and or event reports as required.
• 11. Assists with and directs the orientation and education of new personnel/students and support staff in the department by serving as a resource person to new staff.
• 12. Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior.
• 13. Performs other duties as assigned by management.
• SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care Strong interpersonal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively Solid written and oral communication skills
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels Subject to occasional crowded conditions Moderate noise environment Handles emergency or crisis situations Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases, infections and contagious diseases Contact with patients, family members, community members, co-workers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances Handles absentee replacement on short notice Required to wear PPE.

Atrium Health Job ID # Posted job title: RN, Cardiac Cath Lab

About Atrium Health

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, which was created from the combination with Advocate Aurora Health. In the Southeast Region, Atrium Health provides care under the Atrium Health name in Charlotte, NC, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist name in the Winston-Salem, NC, region, as well as Atrium Health Navicent and Atrium Health Floyd in Georgia and Alabama. Together, we are committed to providing equitable care for all. Annually, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in community benefits.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's two main components are an integrated clinical system - anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise and a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery.

Atrium Health Navicent

Atrium Health Navicent is the leading provider of healthcare in central and south Georgia and is committed to its mission of elevating health and well-being through compassionate care. Atrium Health Navicent is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Navicent provides high-quality, personalized care in 53 specialties at more than 50 facilities throughout the region. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home - including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. Throughout its 125-year history in the community, Atrium Health Navicent has remained dedicated to enhancing health and wellness for individuals throughout the region through nationally recognized quality care, community health initiatives and collaborative partnerships. It is also one of the leading teaching hospitals in the region, helping to ensure viability for rural health care for the next generation.

Atrium Health Floyd

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center is a 304-bed, full-service hospital located in Rome, Georgia. Serving as the main campus for Atrium Health Floyd, this hospital provides a certified Chest Pain Center, a designated Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence and a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. Atrium Health Floyd also is home to a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and has specialty centers for pediatrics, and wound care and hyperbaric therapy.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Sign-On bonus