Job Information
WellSpan Health Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - Day in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - Day
Location: The Good Samaritan Hospital, Lebanon, PA
Schedule: Full Time
Schedule
Full Time: 40 Hours/Week
Hours: (4) 10 Hour Shifts 7am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday w/ Rotating Schedule
30 Minute On-Call Radius Required (Approximately 12 On-Call Days per Month)
Sign-On Bonus Eligible
Department Summary
The invasive cardiology department at Good Samaritan Hospital consists of 3 procedural labs as well as its own 12 bed prep and recovery area. . We perform cath, EP, and peripheral vascular cases with a team of 7 skilled invasive cardiologists and electrophysiologists, RNs, and technologists. As a facility with surgical backup, the cath lab can handle cases ranging from diagnostics to complex interventions, with the capability for advanced STEMI and cardiac arrest treatment options such as Impella and ECMO. The EP side performs a variety of procedures such as cardioversions, implants, and ablations for all rhythm issues. The labs are growing into the structural heart side of invasive cardiology and the ability to offer additional procedures is something being worked towards.
General Summary
Provides professional nursing care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Synthesizes patient data to develop outcome-driven plans.
Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload. Identifies changes in patients' status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances. Appropriately utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and/or electronic medical record for documentation. Is able to identify system and unit-based nursing sensitive indicators; i.e. falls, pressure ulcers.
Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence based research as it applies to best practice.
Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, Shared Decision Making activities including peer review. Integrate Shared Decision Making by unit committee membership or by supporting and helping fellow co-workers attend committee meetings and/or work on SDM projects. Serves as positive role model.
Begins to provide leadership for problem solving and goal formation. Negotiates for a win-win solution.
Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel in order to meet patient needs. Helps assistive personnel organize and set priorities for work. Monitors completion of tasks that are assigned or delegated to the patient care team.
Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communications among all team members. Begins to display conflict resolution and negotiation skills to maximize team performance.
Variation of duties may result based on the assigned customer care unit(s). This may include differences in the specific clinical skills required of the RN. Unit based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house wide RN requirements. SYS-NURS-L Nursing Education Requirements Policy outlines current certification(s) required for specific areas of nursing practice and is considered to be part of the job description.
In addition to requirements specified in the license and certification section below, current BLS certification for all areas of nursing practice is required. - Current certification may be required for the following areas of nursing practice: - Emergency Care Center - ACLS, PALS - Intensive Care Center & MSCC Lead - ACLS, PALS - L&D - ACLS, NRP, - Experienced L&D nurses will obtain within 6 months and new L&D nurses will obtain at 1 year of experience - NICU - NRP - PEDS - PALS - PCC/PACU/ENDO - ACLS, PALS - Procedural - ACLS
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
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 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.
Maintains Adheres to established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Enhances professional growth and development through advanced/continuing education to maintain up-to-date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Diploma Program Required or
Associates Degree Required
Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred
Work Experience:
2 Years Relevant Experience Required
Cardiology, EKG, and Physiologic Monitoring Experience Required
Experience in Cath Lab, ED, or ICU Preferred
Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Benefits Offered (click here for more details (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.joinwellspan.org/Benefits/__;!!P9ZCGl6x2Q!RSzZTvaW3PBos1jhM039gx7z6m9ia5OcUuT30AOs3dRbR2UMdGZJ8_siJpEnn46l3IPmJPlNGdmfZuXGt0sogek$) ):
Comprehensive health benefits
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Retirement savings plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Short-term disability
Education assistance
Financial education and support, including DailyPay
Wellness and Wellbeing programs
Caregiver support via Wellthy
Childcare referral service via Wellthy
Apply Now
You’re unique and you belong here.
At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email atcareers@wellspan.org. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
WellSpan Health
- WellSpan Health Jobs