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Department: Cardiac Cath Lab
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager of the Cardiac Cath Lab. The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse's primary job function is to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care in addition to assisting the physician during the Cath procedure. Policies and procedures for the department are maintained during this period of caring for the patient. The RN accepts responsibility for the direction of co-workers in the implementation of the plan of care. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
Licensure:
Licensed to practice as an RN in Ohio required
BLS within 90 days of hire required
ACLS within 1 year of hire required
Experience:
Previous Cardiac Cath Lab and/or Critical Care experience preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
Completes nursing assessment of patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab and documents appropriately into patient record.
Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team members.
Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes.
Administers medication and assists the physician/cardiologist during the procedure.
Monitor and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure.
Shares on-call responsibilities with a 30 minute response time
Maintains cleaniness of rooms and adequate stock of supplies
Transports patients as needed
Reports all equipment malfunctions and performs QCAS as required
Assists in training newer less experienced employees
Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy
Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.
Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You
At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
Life insurance and disability coverage*
Tuition and certification assistance
Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
And many other benefit offerings!
*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees
Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.