RN Job In Lake Charles, Louisiana
Registered Nurse, Cardiology Cath Recovery- Full time
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Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601 Type of Facility: Hospital
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 knowlegde of all monitoring equipment in the Cath lab
Responsible for hemodynamic monitoring during procedures
Requirements:
A. Education/Skills
Graduate of a State Board School of Nursing or equivalent
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred.
B. Experience
One (1) year of critical care experience preferred
C. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Current RN license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Louisiana
American Heart Association BLS and ACLS - within two (2) weeks of employment?
Work Type:
Full Time
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