Unit Resource Nurse IV - Cath Lab - FT Days

The Unit Resource Nurse IV is responsible for providing all aspects of clinical care while providing effective and appropriate communication to ensure the optimal patient experience possible. Assignments will include but are not limited to admission, transfer, discharge, meal/break relief and other duties as assigned. Quality Care Model The key components of the Quality Caring Model (QCM) and 8 Caring Factors are interwoven throughout the delivery of care within nursing.Core CompetenciesAdheres to infection prevention guidelinesAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careAssesses patient history, physiological, and psychosocial statusCommunicates with the patient, family, medical staff and others during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsInterprets common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in Peer ReviewParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesProvides patient and family education throughout the care of patientUses critical thinking to formulate and carry out a care plan according to patient needsUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes safe administration of medicationsUtilizes Safe Patient HandlingDepartment Specific CompetenciesProficient in monitoring and circulating in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, structural heart, and EP device and ablation proceduresKnowledge of coronary and peripheral vascular anatomy and interventionAbility to operate and troubleshoot imaging equipment (i.e. IVUS, OCT, Merge, FFR/iFR)Proficient with hemodynamic monitoring, waveform interpretation, and pressure analysisCompetent in sterile technique and procedure room setupAbility to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a high-acuity settingResponds effectively to emergent situations: STEMI, coronary/ventricular perforation, tamponade, code blue, acute MI, etc.Administers emergency drugs and manages ACLS protocolsQuick recognition and escalation of rhythm changes or hemodynamic instabilityFamiliar with crash cart contents and defibrillator useParticipates in timeouts, maintains situational awareness during high-risk casesPrepares, administers, and documents high-risk medications (i.e. heparin, adenosine, nitroglycerin, contrast media, sedation agents)Knowledge of anticoagulants, antiplatelets, sedation, pain medications and their reversalAbility to perform thorough pre-procedure assessments and post-procedure recovery (including sheath management, access site monitoring)Accurately completes documentation in EMRCommunicates effectively with MDs, anesthesia, imaging, recoveryCollaborates with Lead RN to plan staff meal and break periods, provides coverageMaintains daily readiness of lab (supply, equipment, QA checks)EducationDegree: AssociateProgram: NursingExperienceNumber of Years Experience: 2Type of Experience: Cardiac Cath LabLicense / Certification RequirementsACLS CertificationBasic arrhythmia and/or 12-lead ECG course or equivalent work experience.Registered Nurse LicenseCompensation Range: $55.56 - 85.96J-18808-Ljbffr