Cath Lab Rn Per Diem - Los Angeles, United States - Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
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Los Angeles, United States

3 weeks ago

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***The Cardiac Cath lab/Interventional Radiology Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to Cardio Pulmonary Services with a dotted line to Acute Care Nursing. The Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Radilogy Nurse has10 hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This specialized nurse will primarily support Cardiology and Interventional Radiology, but also many clinical departments for conscious sedation procedures for patients with the ASA1 and ASA2 medical determiniations throughout the hospital (Peri-OP, Nursing, and Endoscopy) and cardiac monitoring, when required (Lexisan procedures, CT and MRI testing). This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • The nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem solving model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs.
  • Nursing assessment is focused to target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical situation; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and ensuring follow through with planned care.
  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served on the assigned unit. Consistently applies current literature/research findings and critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions.
  • Demonstrates the Hospital's Patient Satisfaction effort when interacting with patients, families, and co-workers.
  • The nurse develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship throughout the health care continuum. Respect for patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients.
  • The nurse communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand-off situations.
  • Performs documentation of patient care including: assessment, interdisciplinary plan of care (IPOC), implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures.
  • Anticipates variables affecting patient comfort and alters physical and psychosocial interventions accordingly, using a variety of modalities. Assists patient/family to maximize sense of control and actively participate in his/her recovery.
  • Monitors and manipulates the physical environment to promote safety
  • Recognizes and provides age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration between and among nurses, physicians, and other members of the health team to meet the specific care needs of patients.
  • Collects and analyses the patient data to regulate and ensure fluid and electrolyte balance as well as airway patency and adequate gas exchange. Intervenes appropriately to correct imbalances.
  • Assists with intubation and maintains ventilated patient during procedure.
  • Understands pathophysiology related to a patient with imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand resulting in impaired cardiac function, as well as patients experiencing arrhythmias, both atrial and ventricular.
  • Assesses and intervenes based on patients signs and symptoms, correlated diagnostic test results.
  • Administers medications, including vasoactive drugs, antiarrhythmic and other cardiac and emergency medications, safely and understands indications and expected outcomes.
  • Interprets diagnostic information obtained during procedures and communicates/assesses/intervenes appropriately, ie: Information from hemodynamic parameters, pressure wires, EKG interpretation.
  • Monitors patients with thrombolytic agents including intra-arterial and recognizes possible complications.
  • Manages coagulation of patient accurately, pre, intra and post procedure.
  • Assists with a variety of procedures, both Cardiac and Interventional Radiology related.
  • Exhibits knowledge of indication and sets up equipment for procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheteri
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