PA- Cath Lab RN Days-- GCMC

MF rotating start times(73:30 7:304 or 84:30)8hour shiftsOn call every third weekend 2 oncall days during the weekJob Summary:Primarily specializes in the care of patients undergoing invasive cardiac catheterization and/or invasive peripheral catheterization. Diagnostic and Interventional procedures performed within the department include coronary electrophysiologic and peripheral vascular. The Registered Nurse functioning in a spirit of teamwork is accountable for the delivery of patient care during the pre intra and post procedural phases of cardiac catheterization.Job Duties:Provides direct patient care before during and after procedure.Assists physician with adult catheterization procedures percutaneous transluminal coronary interventions myocardial biopsy temporary pacemaker insertion pericardiocentesis SwanGanz insertion intraaortic balloon pump insertion and other associated procedures.Records monitors and assesses hemodynamic data collected during catheterizations.Completes all patient records accurately and in a timely fashion.Establishes and maintains rapport with patients throughout procedure.Continuously monitors patients physiologic and psychological status throughout procedure.Initiates and maintains IV access.Administers all ordered medications intravenous drips and emergency medications before during and after procedure.Operates specialized equipment used in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in a safe and efficient manner.Responds appropriately to all emergency situations within the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.Initiates life support techniques in the event of a cardiac and respiratory arrest including CPR drug administration defibrillation temporary pacemaker insertion intraaortic balloon pump insertion and airway management.Assesses patient for complications related to medications or procedures and responds appropriately.Discontinues arterial and venous access safely through use of manual compression or available compression devices.Assists physician with use of invasive closure devices.Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.Position Details:OnCall: OnCall for Level 1 Heart Attack Program (L1HAP): Rotation of 2 to 3 nights per week and every 3rd weekend. 2 holidays annually.** OnCall response time is 30 minutes for patients requiring acute heart attack carePreferred Experience: previous experience in Cardiac Cath Telemetry ED and/or ICU is strongly preferred.Education:Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)Experience:Nursing (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s):Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support Certification Default Issuing Body Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) RNState of PennsylvaniaSkills:OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients our members our community and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family

Shift: MF rotating start times(73:30 7:304 or 84:30) 8hour shifts On call every third weekend 2 oncall days during the week

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Cath Lab RN

General Certifications : ACLS BLS/BCLS PALS NRP ATT

Nursing Certifications : CPI ENPC RNFA TNCC AWHONN NIHSS STABLE ASLS NBSTSA

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