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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Catheterization - Hughesville Pennsylvania
Company: Geisinger Location: Hughesville, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 10/26/2024
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Catheterization Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: GMC Invasive Cardiac Laboratory Division Date Posted: 01/22/2024 Job ID: R-54327 Job SummaryCome Join our Heart Institute Team! Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is the country's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission/American Heart Association (AHA) Comprehensive Heart Attack Center Certification. GMC has set the national standard for care coordination among hospital leadership, interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, heart failure, advanced practice, nursing, life support, emergency medicine, emergency medical services (EMS), care management, pharmacy and cardiac rehab teams. Job DutiesPrimarily 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. - 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, Swan-Ganz insertion, intra-aortic 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 patient's 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, intra-aortic 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 all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details*** Joining Incentive for Qualified Candidates - Apply today to learn more*** Work Schedule/DetailsHours: 8 hours; M-F with varying start times, 7-330, 730-4p, 8-430, 830-5pOn-Call: Rotation of on call (at least 1-2 nights per week and 1 weekend every 4 weeks). **MUST BE ABLE TO BE AT THE HOSPTIAL WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE CALL.Experience: 2 years RN experience is required**********************************************************************************************At Geisinger, the caring that we provide to our patients and members also extends to you and your family. Our competitive compensation and benefits package helps you and your loved ones stay healthy, meet your financial goals and thrive professionally and personally. |
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