RN-CARDIAC CATH LAB

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

Delivers direct nursing care to a variety of patients receiving diagnostic, interventional, cardiology and radiology procedures in the catheterization laboratory environment. This care involves pre-procedural, intra-procedural and post-procedural responsibilities. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates all patient care within the department including patient, family and significant other education.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

• Assesses and documents the physical and psychosocial needs of patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care in collaboration with all health care disciplines.
• Demonstrates clinical and technical competence in performing Cardiac Cath Lab and Radiology related treatments and...