Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

RN- Cath Lab
ProHealth Staffing – Houston, TX
Let’s Do Great. Together.

Houston healthcare client is seeking a Cath Lab- RN.

Responsibilities:

·         Initiates nursing interventions and physician orders, recording all patient data and interventions accurately.

·         Proficient at starting IVs and administering medications; understands dosage calculations, drug interactions, implications, precautions, and complications for all medications administered as a Cath lab RN.

·         Assists the physician during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to promote optimal patient outcomes.

·         Monitors level of supplies and drugs in the department.

·         Understands sterile technique and handles sterile items appropriately.

·         Proficient at defibrillation, cardioversion, and emergency medication administration.

·         Based on age-specific and patient-specific needs, displays good patient assessment skills and notifies nurse or physician as patient condition warrants.

·         Exhibits strong knowledge base of cardiovascular diseases. Able to interpret lab values and correlate with diagnosis to determine potential implications and complications.

·         Manages follow-up care for patient and communicates follow-up care plan to patient and patient’s family members as a Cath lab RN.

·         Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with ethical, professional, and legal standards inherent in patient care and professional conduct.

·         Communicates in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner. Greets everyone with a smile and positive attitude.

·         Collaborates with other healthcare professionals.

·         Admits, discharges, and transports patients as required.

·         Serves as a resource for others nurses and clinical staff. Serves as a mentor for other nurses.

·         Monitors performance by developing and participating in quality management activities.

  Requirements:

·         Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing.

·         Experience: One or more years of experience as a Cath Lab RN.

·         Licenses/Certification:

Current State license/permit to practice professional nursing.

Certified in Basic Life Support;

Additional certifications will be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.

Company Description

We are a full-service health staffing agency offering a variety of positions on a temporary to direct hire basis with well-known and renowned local clients.
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Work location: Houston, TX