UofL Health
RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Cath Lab, PRN
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Address 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description Summary About UofL Health – a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available, including clinical trials, research collaboration and new technology to save and improve lives.
With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly‑skilled health care professionals, UofL Health focuses on one mission: to transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient‑centered care. For more information, visit www.uoflhealth.org.
Job Description The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care to patients in the C.V. Laboratory. The RN administers medications, observes for complications and intervenes when emergencies occur. The RN will scrub to assist the Physician during all procedures (except PTCA) and will run the Code 300. This document defines major job responsibilities and performance expectations and serves as a tool for evaluation performance. However, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Demonstrates accurate utilization of the new CERNER platform (E.H.R.) as evidenced by less than 3 omissions of mandatory charting requirements within a 12‑month period.
Regularly checks email for corporate and department communications.
Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
Implements an age‑appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.
Attends all UofL Health required educational programs as well as all Learn (KNOW) Modules.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug therapy and documents according to best practice. Administers medications and IV fluids with 100% accuracy as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint.
Uses IV book to reference unfamiliar drugs before administering so that side effects and complications are prevented or reduced as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint.
Checks patency of IV site(s) so that drugs and fluids are successfully infused as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaint.
Completes nursing chart forms completely with accurate and pertinent information to record patient’s condition and progress as demonstrated by the appropriate documentation.
Checks narcotics according to policy and documents wastage 100% of the time as demonstrated by the narcotics records.
Supervises nursing care of the patient in the cardiovascular laboratory. Assists in the general preparation of the patient before procedures, including ensuring that the nursing database is on the chart, as demonstrated by the nursing database and the lack of physician or peer complaint.
Continually anticipates patient’s needs, observes and assesses patient closely for chest pain, ECG changes and complications so that problems can be treated early, as demonstrated by a lack of physician, peer, or patient complaints.
Exercises good judgment in making decisions, notifying physician and implementing patient care as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint.
Supervises nursing care of the patient post cardiovascular laboratory procedure. Supervises care of the patient post procedure including close observation of catheter entry site, assessment of vital signs, pulses, and post‑CT instructions to facilitate patient’s compliance and healing of site, as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints.
Acts as a liaison with patient’s family, communicates with families during or after procedure as necessary and provides emotional support, as demonstrated by a lack of family, patient, physician, or peer complaints.
Provides nursing care of patient post catheterization/P.T.C.A. when a hospital bed is not available; transports patient to hospital bed and gives report to provide continuity of care, as demonstrated by the smooth workflow in the lab and the lack of patient, physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints.
Demonstrates knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization procedures and equipment. Scrubs to assist the Cardiologist during procedures as needed, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint.
Operates the injector accurately, with speed and without assistance 100% of the time, as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician or peer complaint.
Operates the imaging equipment accurately and rapidly to assist the Cardiologist to visualize cardiac anatomy, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Is familiar with 90% of the different catheter wires and balloons used in procedures as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Completes the log book accurately and completely 100% of the time, as demonstrated by the completed log book and lack of physician or peer complaint.
Contributes to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the department operation. Maintains stock supplies of medications, IV fluids and tubing and charges for items used in patient care 95% of the time, as demonstrated by appropriate stock levels and lack of lost charges.
Maintains professional demeanor during procedures so that patient care is the number one concern, as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaints.
Performs duties in an organized and efficient workflow, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and duties so that the work is completed smoothly and expeditiously, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Responsible for participation in the mandatory call schedule, completing schedule and scheduled cases prior to end of day as required by the Cardiovascular Laboratory Supervisor, as demonstrated by a smooth running call system and lack of physician or peer complaint.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Performance.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established procedures.
Communicates effectively and courteously, answering assigned telephone lines within three rings, identifying self at all times.
Assists visitors and patients in giving directions and information.
Communicates effectively and courteously with all visitors, physicians, patients and employees.
Introduces self and position to patient, families and visitors at all times.
Assesses environment for safety hazards which could harm patients, visitors, or other hospital employees, and reports hazards to appropriate supervisors.
Collaborates with departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of patients and the organization.
Responsible for RT/RN/CVT student and JH new employee instruction as it relates to JH policies and procedures and Cath Lab orientation processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of sheath removal and maintains hemostasis.
Other duties as assigned.
III. University of Louisville – Jewish Hospital Core Expectations
Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.
Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements, accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others, communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics, seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Confidentiality, Organizational and departmental safety, Collaboration, Exceptional customer service and effective interaction with all healthcare community members.
Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.
Computer Skills Required: proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office and basic troubleshooting.
IV. Job Requirements / Qualifications Required Qualifications
Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for some units.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Address 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215
Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description Summary About UofL Health – a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available, including clinical trials, research collaboration and new technology to save and improve lives.
With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly‑skilled health care professionals, UofL Health focuses on one mission: to transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient‑centered care. For more information, visit www.uoflhealth.org.
Job Description The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care to patients in the C.V. Laboratory. The RN administers medications, observes for complications and intervenes when emergencies occur. The RN will scrub to assist the Physician during all procedures (except PTCA) and will run the Code 300. This document defines major job responsibilities and performance expectations and serves as a tool for evaluation performance. However, it is not intended to be all‑inclusive; other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Demonstrates accurate utilization of the new CERNER platform (E.H.R.) as evidenced by less than 3 omissions of mandatory charting requirements within a 12‑month period.
Regularly checks email for corporate and department communications.
Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
Implements an age‑appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service.
Attends all UofL Health required educational programs as well as all Learn (KNOW) Modules.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug therapy and documents according to best practice. Administers medications and IV fluids with 100% accuracy as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint.
Uses IV book to reference unfamiliar drugs before administering so that side effects and complications are prevented or reduced as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint.
Checks patency of IV site(s) so that drugs and fluids are successfully infused as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaint.
Completes nursing chart forms completely with accurate and pertinent information to record patient’s condition and progress as demonstrated by the appropriate documentation.
Checks narcotics according to policy and documents wastage 100% of the time as demonstrated by the narcotics records.
Supervises nursing care of the patient in the cardiovascular laboratory. Assists in the general preparation of the patient before procedures, including ensuring that the nursing database is on the chart, as demonstrated by the nursing database and the lack of physician or peer complaint.
Continually anticipates patient’s needs, observes and assesses patient closely for chest pain, ECG changes and complications so that problems can be treated early, as demonstrated by a lack of physician, peer, or patient complaints.
Exercises good judgment in making decisions, notifying physician and implementing patient care as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint.
Supervises nursing care of the patient post cardiovascular laboratory procedure. Supervises care of the patient post procedure including close observation of catheter entry site, assessment of vital signs, pulses, and post‑CT instructions to facilitate patient’s compliance and healing of site, as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints.
Acts as a liaison with patient’s family, communicates with families during or after procedure as necessary and provides emotional support, as demonstrated by a lack of family, patient, physician, or peer complaints.
Provides nursing care of patient post catheterization/P.T.C.A. when a hospital bed is not available; transports patient to hospital bed and gives report to provide continuity of care, as demonstrated by the smooth workflow in the lab and the lack of patient, physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints.
Demonstrates knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization procedures and equipment. Scrubs to assist the Cardiologist during procedures as needed, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint.
Operates the injector accurately, with speed and without assistance 100% of the time, as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician or peer complaint.
Operates the imaging equipment accurately and rapidly to assist the Cardiologist to visualize cardiac anatomy, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Is familiar with 90% of the different catheter wires and balloons used in procedures as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Completes the log book accurately and completely 100% of the time, as demonstrated by the completed log book and lack of physician or peer complaint.
Contributes to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the department operation. Maintains stock supplies of medications, IV fluids and tubing and charges for items used in patient care 95% of the time, as demonstrated by appropriate stock levels and lack of lost charges.
Maintains professional demeanor during procedures so that patient care is the number one concern, as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaints.
Performs duties in an organized and efficient workflow, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and duties so that the work is completed smoothly and expeditiously, as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints.
Responsible for participation in the mandatory call schedule, completing schedule and scheduled cases prior to end of day as required by the Cardiovascular Laboratory Supervisor, as demonstrated by a smooth running call system and lack of physician or peer complaint.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Performance.
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established procedures.
Communicates effectively and courteously, answering assigned telephone lines within three rings, identifying self at all times.
Assists visitors and patients in giving directions and information.
Communicates effectively and courteously with all visitors, physicians, patients and employees.
Introduces self and position to patient, families and visitors at all times.
Assesses environment for safety hazards which could harm patients, visitors, or other hospital employees, and reports hazards to appropriate supervisors.
Collaborates with departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of patients and the organization.
Responsible for RT/RN/CVT student and JH new employee instruction as it relates to JH policies and procedures and Cath Lab orientation processes.
Demonstrates knowledge of sheath removal and maintains hemostasis.
Other duties as assigned.
III. University of Louisville – Jewish Hospital Core Expectations
Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.
Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.
Service Orientation: desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers.
Achieves Results: reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements, accepts responsibility for actions and results.
Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.
Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.
Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others, communicates messages in a way that has the desired effect.
Integrity: conducts business with honesty and professional ethics, seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
Adheres to and exhibits our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Confidentiality, Organizational and departmental safety, Collaboration, Exceptional customer service and effective interaction with all healthcare community members.
Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
Reasoning Ability Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events.
Computer Skills Required: proficiency with electronic health records, Microsoft Office and basic troubleshooting.
IV. Job Requirements / Qualifications Required Qualifications
Licensed or eligible for license in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required for some units.
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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