Registered Nurse (RN)- Cardiac Cath Lab

M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank
Job Category:
Department: Cath Lab
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Address: 500 Southeast Harvard Street, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Job Description

$41.69-$66.06 / Hourly

Overview

We at Fairview Health Services are looking for a dedicated RN for our Cardiac Cath lab located at our University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank location in Mpls, MN!The Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care for all assigned patient population(s). The RN is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, professional practice guidelines and the MN Nurse Practice Act. The RN coordinates care with members of the health care team and delegates responsibilities to others as appropriate.

 

Schedule: This position will be working casual schedule. The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening shifts and weekend rotation as needed. 

Responsibilities Job Description

Performs advanced monitoring using current technology

Effective Behaviors:

· Safely employs (sets-up, utilizes and trouble shoots) the following monitoring devices;

° Arterial lines

° Cardiac Monitoring

° Invasive and non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring

° Right Heart Cath with Exercise monitoring equipment

· Critically evaluates accuracy of data collected.

· Formulates nursing interventions based upon data obtained from patient monitoring

 

Manages complex medication and infusion therapies

Effective Behaviors:

· Safely administers the following medications and infusions guided by knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, normal dosages, and method of delivery.

o Paralytics

o Vasoactive

o Vasodilators

o Thrombolytics

o Platelet inhibitors

o Antiarrthymics

o Antihypertensives

o Nipride

o Moderate Sedation medications

o Heparin

o Fluid and electrolyte replacement

o Insulin

o Blood products (FFP, Platelets, Cryo, Albumin)

· Safely administers Moderate Sedation medications guided by knowledge of the indications, contraindications, side effects, normal dosages and method of delivery.

o Fentanyl

o Versed

 

· Adjusts the patient’s plan of care following the evaluation of patient’s response to the infusion

 

Care for patient undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures/interventions on the unit.

Effective behaviors:

RN manages patient during procedures listed below.

Educates the patient during procedure/intervention when applicable

· Prepares the patient emotionally and physically for the procedure/intervention.

· Monitors and evaluates the patient’s response throughout the procedure/intervention.

· Assists other members of the healthcare team during the procedure/intervention.

· Provides appropriate follow-up care.

Qualifications

Qualifications

· Current MN RN License

· BLS Required

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year of ICU/Cardiac Cath Lab Experience

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Benefit Overview

Although this is considered a non-benefit eligible position, Fairview offers employees the option to participate in the Fairview 403 (b) plan, earn Sick and Safe Time and early access to earned wages.

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual’s pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer.

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