RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Company: Vidant Medical Center
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Vidant HealthAbout Vidant HealthVidant Health is a regional health system serving 29 counties in eastern North Carolina. We are working every day to improve the health of the 1.4 million people we serve. Vidant Health is made up of 8 hospitals, physician practices, home health, hospice, wellness centers and other health care services. Vidant Medical Center is affiliated with the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. As a major resource for health services and education, Vidant Health strives to support local medical communities and to work with providers throughout the region to deliver quality care. Our goal is to enhance services that are available locally and to eliminate barriers involving time, distance and lack of awareness that sometimes prevent patients from receiving the care they need.Position SummaryResponsible to provide care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing-Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice and other standards established by profession/professional groups, regulating bodies/agents. Nursing care will be delivered in accordance with Vidant Health and entity specific nursing policies, procedures and professional standards of care/practice.

Responsible for the provision and coordination of nursing care to include the collection and analysis of assessment data, identification of expected outcomes and development of plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family and other interdisciplinary team members. Identifies interventions to attain expected outcomes, implements the interventions identified in the plan of care, evaluates the progress of the patient/family toward attainment of outcomes, and documents the process. This care includes sensitivity to age specific and unique needs of the patient/family.

Promotes and evaluates the effective functioning of the health care team. Collaborates with health care team members to meet the identified needs of the patient/family throughout the episode of care. Delegates tasks and activities as appropriate and governed by NC Nurse Practice Act.Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, Associates in Nursing or higher
• Current NC RN license or licensure to practice in a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state Health Care Provider is required
• Basic Life Support is required
• Cardiac or ICU experience preferred
  
  Other InformationLab Count: Six Cath Labs
  • 4 Dedicated to cardiac cases
  • 1 Cardiac/Vascular lab
  • 1 Vascular only labPrimary Population:
    • Population consists of Cardiac and Vascular Catheterization procedural patients.
    • Scheduled outpatient cases
    • Inpatient non-emergency add-on cases
    • Add-on emergency casesRegistered nurses provide care in conjunction with the cardiovascular technologists and the medical team. Assignments are based on the patient's needs and the resources available. The charge person may have a patient assignment as needed. BLS is required upon hire and ACLS is required by completion of orientation.Staffing/Scheduling:
      • Four 10 hour week days is standard
      • There is some flexibility with allowing for four, eight and twelve hour shifts as the schedule fluctuates
      • May have 1 or 2 RNs per case and 2 or 3 CVTs per case
      • 1 night of call per week required
      • 1 designated late shift per week required
      • 1 weekend of call per 6 week schedule required
      • Must be able to be onsite within 30 mins of callback - we do have call rooms available if you live outside this windowPositions:
        • 1.0 FTE: Standard is four 10 hour days Monday - Friday (0700-1700) with call requirements as outlined above
          General StatementIt is the goal of Vidant Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.Contact InformationFor additional information, please contact:Deborah Villani
          Talent Acquisition Consultant
          Cell Phone: 252.341.7462
          Email: Deborah.Villani@vidanthealth.com

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