RN – Cardiac Cath Lab

RN in the Cardiac Cath Lab providing nursing care to hospitalized patients undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic services. Assess patients, complete nursing assessments, document findings in patient records and notify physicians of abnormal findings. Perform telephone triage and call rotations. Perform nursing procedures or LIP in the treatment and management of patient care and administer treatments and medications. Establish care plans in collaboration with patients, families and the health care team. Coordinate ongoing care, identify discharge needs and facilitate discharge planning. Evaluate, initiate and maintain standards of care. Serve as charge nurse when assigned to ensure efficient operations and continuity of care. Maintain core competency in nursing (CPR, skills labs). Educate patients and families. Cover other nursing roles in the department.