Registered Nurse – Cath Lab

Job Summary:
As a Clinical Nurse in the Cath Lab, you will deliver comprehensive clinical nursing care in alignment with professional standards. Reporting to the Nurse Manager/Director, you will be responsible for coordinating and implementing patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital setting.

Essential Duties:

• Education:
  • Engage in identifying and addressing personal learning needs.
  • Attend educational programs to meet identified requirements.
  • Utilize relevant patient education materials with guidance.
  • Assess and recognize the readiness to learn of patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Evaluate the developmental level of patients and factors influencing their learning ability.
• Evaluation of Care:
  • Identify expected patient outcomes and seek guidance for revisions to care plans.
  • Participate in discussions with the interdisciplinary team to evaluate patient care.
  • Communicate essential information to facilitate continuity of care.
• Implementation:
  • Demonstrate competency in caring for patients with complex conditions.
  • Perform bedside point-of-care testing as required.
  • Adhere to healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Organize and prioritize care based on patient and family needs.
  • Consult with appropriate resources for complex patient care issues.
• Leadership:
  • Collaborate with others to develop professional growth goals.
  • Achieve specified goals within a designated timeframe.
  • Facilitate intra/interdepartmental collaboration.
  • Engage in performance improvement initiatives and promote cost-effective care.
  • Provide constructive feedback to coworkers.
  • Stay informed on public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare.
  • Ensure a safe and secure environment for all patients.
• Patient Assessment:
  • Analyze data from complex situations to determine care priorities.
  • Identify and address physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs.
  • Synthesize assessment data effectively for communication with others.
  • Anticipate discharge needs of patients and families.
  • Foster relationships that empower families to advocate for patient needs.
• Planning:
  • Collaborate with patients and families to establish or update care plans.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary resources in care planning.
  • Employ effective communication methods in planning and addressing cultural issues.
  • Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex needs.
• Research:
  • Engage with relevant journals to improve practice and bring ideas for evaluation.

Required Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• N/A

Education:

• Required Education:
  • Nursing Diploma or
  • ADN or ASN from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred Education:
  • BSN or MSN from an accredited school of Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification (AHA or ARC).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• N/A