Summary:
The Cath Lab Nurse provides critical nursing care to the cardiac patient while assisting the Cardiac Interventionist in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. He or she closely monitors the patient for complications, administers medications including moderate sedation, documents the procedure, and also circulates/scrubs during the procedures. Cath lab nurses also play an important role in communication and patient education both pre and post operatively.
EP nurse's are able to demonstrate clinical expertise in working with electrophysiology patients during invasive diagnostic and interventional electrophysiology, and device implantation procedures such as pacemakers and ablations.
CCL/EP RN Duties and Responsibilities include, not limited to:
Administer patient medications
Update patient charting and document on the procedure
Assist in interventional procedures
Monitor for signs and symptoms of infections or side effects of the procedure
Monitor and document patient vital signs
Monitor patient sedation levels during and after the procedure
Be prepared for emergency situations
Examination of the patient pre and post-catheterization
Circulate and scrub during cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology procedures
Assist in diagnostic procedures
Ensure consent paperwork is accurately completed
Prepare patients for procedures
Provide instruction to patients and families before discharge regarding medication, lifestyle, activities and care of the surgical site
Minimum Requirements:
1 year recent working experience as a RN in the Cardiac Cath or EP Lab
Current BLS, ACLS
Current TB Screen
Active/Unencumbered State RN license
Valid Photo Identification/Driver's License
Successful completion of a Background Check and Medely's screening process