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Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) during his or her shift. Is responsible for meeting the established standards of Intensive Nursing Practice, for managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment in the unit, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
Under general supervision, performs professional nursing, technical and administrative duties as they relate to the cardiac catheterization lab as assigned. Perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, and peripheral vascular procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during, and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004815 ORBG - Cardiac Cath Lab
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Assesses the number and level of personnel needed to provide quality patient care in the CCL and collaborate with the Manager or CCL Supervisor in adjusting staffing and assignments. Assesses the delivery of nursing care in the CCL and identifies problems and any need for improvements. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Assesses the health care status of all assigned patients in the CCL as outlined in the nursing standards. Completes a comprehensive patient history and physical, including patient interview, psychological and physical assessment, as well as patient's perception of illness. Collects data from patient, family, significant others, health care providers, and individuals and/or agencies in the community. Collects data by interview, observation, inspection, auscultation, and palpation. Assesses reports and records:
EKG Urinalysis
Radiology studies Serial cardiac enzymes
Hematology studies Previous records
Chemistry studies Arterial blood gases
Coagulation studies Echocardiograms
Recognizes and assesses initial/slight alterations in the patient's body system (i.e., heart and lung sounds) and verbalizes this among members of health team. Interprets heart patterns on monitor and assesses changes in pattern, verbalizing this among members of the health team. Organizes assessment data so they are accurate, complete and accessible and so they remain confidential. Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by reporting, revising, verbalizing pertinent information among members of the health team, and recording. Serves on Hospital committees and helps review and revise policies and procedures, as directed by CCL Coordinator Plans and develops self-objectives. Maintains professional growth and development through professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Plans ways to solve problems and to make improvements in the CCL, in collaboration with the CCL Supervisor Patient teaching, including but not limited to the disease process and complications, medication, diet, exercise/activity pattern, self-care techniques and materials, and available support systems and resources. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management. Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field. Monitors and records patients' hemodynamic status during procedures per our moderate sedation policy. Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to the reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation Acts rapidly and effectively, manages self, Patients, and other employees during any emergency situation. Is knowledge of the location, care, and operation of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab equipment. This includes but is not limited to: imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems, defibrillation equipment, crash carts and contents, and temporary pacemaker. Maintains clean, organized unit and restocks supplies as needed. Provides a calm, reassuring atmosphere and communicates effectively with each patient and family to reduce stress. Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. Participate in CCL orientation procedures Maintains appropriate quality control/assessment programs (if applicable). Participates in the evaluation of in-service education programs. Maintains departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Cardiology department.
Additional Job Description
Primarily works in a hospital or clinical setting. Subject to working near moving mechanical parts. Risk of electrical shock. Exposure to infectious disease and exposure to radiation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) during his or her shift. Is responsible for meeting the established standards of Intensive Nursing Practice, for managing all assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment in the unit, and for promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
Under general supervision, performs professional nursing, technical and administrative duties as they relate to the cardiac catheterization lab as assigned. Perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, and peripheral vascular procedures using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides care, assessment prior, during, and post-procedural instruction to patients. Prepares and maintains all pertinent information related to procedures.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC004815 ORBG - Cardiac Cath Lab
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Assesses the number and level of personnel needed to provide quality patient care in the CCL and collaborate with the Manager or CCL Supervisor in adjusting staffing and assignments. Assesses the delivery of nursing care in the CCL and identifies problems and any need for improvements. Assesses and interprets patient age-specific and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Assesses the health care status of all assigned patients in the CCL as outlined in the nursing standards. Completes a comprehensive patient history and physical, including patient interview, psychological and physical assessment, as well as patient's perception of illness. Collects data from patient, family, significant others, health care providers, and individuals and/or agencies in the community. Collects data by interview, observation, inspection, auscultation, and palpation. Assesses reports and records:
EKG Urinalysis
Radiology studies Serial cardiac enzymes
Hematology studies Previous records
Chemistry studies Arterial blood gases
Coagulation studies Echocardiograms
Recognizes and assesses initial/slight alterations in the patient's body system (i.e., heart and lung sounds) and verbalizes this among members of health team. Interprets heart patterns on monitor and assesses changes in pattern, verbalizing this among members of the health team. Organizes assessment data so they are accurate, complete and accessible and so they remain confidential. Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by reporting, revising, verbalizing pertinent information among members of the health team, and recording. Serves on Hospital committees and helps review and revise policies and procedures, as directed by CCL Coordinator Plans and develops self-objectives. Maintains professional growth and development through professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Plans ways to solve problems and to make improvements in the CCL, in collaboration with the CCL Supervisor Patient teaching, including but not limited to the disease process and complications, medication, diet, exercise/activity pattern, self-care techniques and materials, and available support systems and resources. Responds to patient distress situations and assists with equipment quality control and inventory management. Prepares sterile trays, instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains sterile field. Monitors and records patients' hemodynamic status during procedures per our moderate sedation policy. Selects and operates equipment as needed to perform required exams. Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to the reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation Acts rapidly and effectively, manages self, Patients, and other employees during any emergency situation. Is knowledge of the location, care, and operation of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab equipment. This includes but is not limited to: imaging and hemodynamic monitoring systems, defibrillation equipment, crash carts and contents, and temporary pacemaker. Maintains clean, organized unit and restocks supplies as needed. Provides a calm, reassuring atmosphere and communicates effectively with each patient and family to reduce stress. Participates in staff meetings and attends other meetings as assigned. Participate in CCL orientation procedures Maintains appropriate quality control/assessment programs (if applicable). Participates in the evaluation of in-service education programs. Maintains departmental reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the Cardiology department.
Additional Job Description
Primarily works in a hospital or clinical setting. Subject to working near moving mechanical parts. Risk of electrical shock. Exposure to infectious disease and exposure to radiation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
