Tucson Medical Center
Registered Nurse -Pre/Post Cath Lab
Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Registered Nurse – Pre/Post Cath Lab
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Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Cath Lab
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Tucson Medical Center .
Hours:
07:00–16:30 Monday–Friday with one day off during the week.
Overview Pre and Post Cath Lab Recovery – requiring a strong cardiac background and interest.
Essential Functions
Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care.
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patient conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patient conditions.
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques.
Manages IV lines, ensures sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversees patient movement and positioning to ensure the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
May perform administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards.
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel.
Behavioral Health RN: Assesses psychological needs of patient and families upon referral, provides discharge and aftercare planning, represents psychiatric services to referral sources, community agencies, court services, social services, and others as required.
EP‑RN Specialist: Assists physicians with procedures such as pacemaker, implantable defibrillator placement, angiograms, ablations, and other electrophysiology‑based procedures; inserts cardiac catheters, performs catheter manipulation services; operates and maintains all electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators, and ablation systems; responsible for patient specimen testing and quality control.
EP Coordinator: Oversees EP area and coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead to better evaluate staffing and schedule needs, training required, materials management, and provides recommendations for efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from a qualified, nationally‑accredited nursing program. Some positions may require additional training (e.g., EP, intra‑cardiac echocardiogram) including 30 ablation procedures.
Experience:
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred; positions assigned to EP require two years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all EP lab procedures.
Licensure or Certification:
Current RN licensure in Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced life support (ACLS, PALS) may be required for certain departments. EP certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners or equivalent may be required. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire for outpatient hospice & pediatric; Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required for mental health.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation.
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care and physicians.
Skill in reading 12‑lead EKG.
Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Cath Lab
role at
Tucson Medical Center .
Hours:
07:00–16:30 Monday–Friday with one day off during the week.
Overview Pre and Post Cath Lab Recovery – requiring a strong cardiac background and interest.
Essential Functions
Coordinates patient care planning with other disciplines utilizing the principles of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.
Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure safe patient care.
Writes or obtains initial nursing histories, assesses patient conditions and develops individual care plans; maintains patient documentation.
Receives and reviews preceding shift reports and floor nurse reports; makes complete rounds of all units and notes patient conditions.
Notifies appropriate physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation.
Works with other members of the interdisciplinary patient care team, implements and reinforces patient instructional needs with patient and family, offering informational material and pointing out special areas of concern.
Evaluates outcomes of patient care, consults with other specialists as needed and adjusts nursing care processes as necessary to ensure optimal patient care.
Identifies and resolves workplace health and safety issues.
Provides appropriate, direct patient care utilizing appropriate aseptic techniques.
Manages IV lines, ensures sterile techniques are adhered to, and oversees patient movement and positioning to ensure the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
May perform administration of pharmacological vasodilator medications for the purpose of nuclear myocardial perfusion imaging; complies with examination competency as defined in the Imaging Services Practice Standards.
Complies with policies, procedures, regulations, and standards and takes corrective action when violations occur.
Orients, instructs, and educates assigned personnel.
Behavioral Health RN: Assesses psychological needs of patient and families upon referral, provides discharge and aftercare planning, represents psychiatric services to referral sources, community agencies, court services, social services, and others as required.
EP‑RN Specialist: Assists physicians with procedures such as pacemaker, implantable defibrillator placement, angiograms, ablations, and other electrophysiology‑based procedures; inserts cardiac catheters, performs catheter manipulation services; operates and maintains all electrophysiology recording systems, stimulators, and ablation systems; responsible for patient specimen testing and quality control.
EP Coordinator: Oversees EP area and coordinates with Cardiac Cath Lab lead to better evaluate staffing and schedule needs, training required, materials management, and provides recommendations for efficiencies.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Graduation from a qualified, nationally‑accredited nursing program. Some positions may require additional training (e.g., EP, intra‑cardiac echocardiogram) including 30 ablation procedures.
Experience:
One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred; positions assigned to EP require two years of EP experience or demonstrated competency in all EP lab procedures.
Licensure or Certification:
Current RN licensure in Arizona; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced life support (ACLS, PALS) may be required for certain departments. EP certification from the International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners or equivalent may be required. Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card within 6 months of hire for outpatient hospice & pediatric; Crisis Prevention Instruction (CPI) required for mental health.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of direct patient care and critical care procedures and techniques, tools, and responses required to ensure optimal patient care.
Knowledge of exam indicators, contraindications and patient preparation.
Skill in communicating in a clear and concise manner with staff involved in critical care and physicians.
Skill in reading 12‑lead EKG.
Skill demonstrated in assigned disciplines such as EP, directly involved in patient care.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to listen and accurately interpret others’ communication or instructions to take appropriate action.
Ability to speak and communicate effectively.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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