RN Cardiac Cath Lab

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

10233037 - RN Cardiac Cath Lab - Omaha, NE - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare team is looking for an experienced Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse to work onsite at our client's hospital in Omaha.

Shift: 10.00hr - AM

Responsibilities:

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• Assist physicians with patient assessments.
  
• Prepare patients for catheterization, angioplasty, pacemaker implantation and cardiac procedures.
  
• Preparation of patients can include taking the patient's vital signs, oxygen levels and heart rhythm before the physician examines the patient.
  
• Ensure the patient's chart and records are updated.
  
• Start intravenous lines while preparing patients for a catheterization or cardiac procedure.
  
• Ease the patient's fear and answer questions regarding the cardiac procedure.
  
• Obtain patient consent for cardiac procedures.
  
• Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation and other cardiac procedures.
  
• Monitor the patient's vital signs during the procedure.
  
• Patients may be awake during the procedure, which requires the cardiac cath lab nurse to help keep them calm and reassured.
  
• Administer medication according to the physician's instructions before, during and after cardiac procedures.
  
• In addition to scheduled procedures in the cardiac cath lab, registered nurses must assist during emergencies and perform lifesaving procedures.
  
• Monitor patients during their recovery in the cardiac cath lab.
  
• Monitor the patient's vital signs, administering medications and updating the patient's chart.
  
• Watch for signs of infection or side effects from the procedure.
  
• Administer treatment if patients experience excessive bleeding, fever or other side effects from the cardiac procedure.
  
• Provide instructions and education to patients and their families before discharge from the cardiac cath lab.
  
• Education and instruction can include information on medications, nutrition and care of a surgical site.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
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  • BSN from an accredited nursing school
    
  • 2 years of current Cardiac Catheterization experience in a hospital setting.
    
  • Current RN licensure (where applicable)
    
  • Current BLS, EKG, Stroke and ACLS certifications
    

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