Grandview Medical Center
RN Electrophysiology
Birmingham
,
AL
Full Time
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Essential Functions
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Essential Functions
- Cath Lab RN:
- Pre-Procedure:
- Reviews medical history, assesses patient's overall health, and prepares them for the procedure.
- Intravenous (IV) Line Initiation: Starts and maintains an IV line for medication administration.
- Administers medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Educates patients and families about the procedure and what to expect.
- Verifies that surgical consents have been signed.
- During the Procedure:
- Assists the Cardiologist during the catheterization process.
- Closely monitors the patient's vital signs, hemodynamic data, and sedation levels.
- Ensures proper functioning of equipment and supplies.
- Manages potential complications and responding to emergencies.
- Post-Procedure:
- Continues to monitor the patient's vital signs and overall condition after the procedure.
- Administers post-procedure medications as needed.
- Pre-Procedure:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
- Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
- Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
- Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
- Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
- Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.