Registered Nurse, Cardiology Cath - Full time at CHRISTUS Ochsner Health Southwestern Louisiana

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Summary:

The cardiac cath lab nurse is able to assess, manage and provide safe care to the patient

undergoing procedures in the cardiac cath

Monitors each patient for arrhythmias and complications

Performs initial assessment of the cath lab patient and ongoing assessments throughout the

procedure

Administers and monitors medications for moderate sedation in accordance to facility policies

Is able to recognize signs and symptoms of potential complications and impending deterioration

Documents progress according to hospital policy and procedure

Assists physician with procedures

Prepares each patient by setting up and prepping prior to the procedure

Manages cardiac cath insertion sites including sheath monitoring pre and post sheath removal

Removes sheaths and holds pressure to cath sites

Assures necessary consents are completed and patient identification is confirmed

Takes call for emergency procedures according to departmental/hospital guidelines

Demonstrates a working knowledge of all monitoring equipment in the Cath lab

Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring during procedures 

Requirements:

A. Education/Skills 

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred. 

B. Experience 

• One (1) year of critical care experience preferred.

C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications 

• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS - within two (2) weeks of employment

• RN License in state of employment or compact 

Work Type:

Full Time

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