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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab Job at Doctors Medical Center of Modesto in San

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, San Joaquin County, CA, United States


Shift: Days Job Type: Full Time Sign On Bonus: Up to $20,000 based on experience Job Summary: Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during diagnostic and interventional examinations and studies such as both coronary and peripheral diagnostic angiograms, PCI's (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions), PTA's (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty). Monitors patients hemodynamically per department protocols and initiates appropriate interventions when indicated. Assessed patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly. Prepares and educates patients and families prior to discharge. 1. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting, and processing physiologic data during coronary and peripheral studies. 2. Delivers all medications, before, during, and post-procedure, as prescribed by physician, documenting all medications delivered per hospital policy, and indicating any adverse reactions. 3. Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing Cardiac Cath Lab related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician. 4. Performs emergency duties, including CPR, assisting with temporary pacemaker placement, and insertion of aortic balloon pump. 5. Performs physical and psychosocial assessment of all age groups of patients that demonstrates knowledge and consideration of age specific and cultural differences. Modifies nursing care to meet the age specific requirements of the adolescent (13 to 17 years), adult (18 to 70 years) and geriatric (71+ years) patients. 6. Additional responsibilities re outlined on the Clinical Ladder and are to be documented on the Annual Evaluation Checklist. 7. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to assist physicians monitoring, collecting and processing physiologic data during coronary and peripheral studies. 8. Completes and keeps accurate documentation of the patients medical records. Maintains accurate reports, records, and statistics. 9. Performs pre-procedure assessment of patient when appropriate and educates patient regarding procedure and any discharge instructions. 10. Fulfills on-call requirements and weekends as needed. 11. All other duties as assigned. Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. Ready to be a vital part of our mission? Apply today and bring your passion for nursing to a place where it truly matters! At Doctors Medical Center of Modesto, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare

In Summary: Principle duties consists of assisting physicians in monitoring, collecting, and processing radiological and physiological data during diagnostic and interventional examinations and studies . Assessed patients before, during, and post-procedure, and documents accordingly . Demonstrates knowledge and clinical expertise in performing Cardiac Cath Lab related tests, procedures, and treatments prescribed by a physician .

En Español: Los deberes principales consisten en ayudar a los médicos a monitorear, recopilar y procesar datos radiológicos y fisiológicos durante exámenes e estudios de diagnóstico e intervención tales como angiogramas diagnósticos coronarios y periféricos, PCI (Intervenciones Coronarias Percutáneas), PTA (Angioplastia Transluminal Percutanea). Monitoriza pacientes hemodinámicamente por protocolos departamentales e inicia intervenciones apropiadas cuando sea indicado. Evalúa a los pacientes antes, durante y después del procedimiento y documentación en consecuencia. Prepara y educa a pacientes y familias antes de la descarga. Modifica la atención de enfermería para satisfacer los requisitos específicos de edad de los pacientes adolescentes (13 a 17 años), adultos (18 a 70 años) y geriátricos (71+ años). 6. Realiza las responsabilidades adicionales delineadas en la Escala Clínica y deben documentarse en la Lista Anual de Evaluación. 7. Demuestra el conocimiento y las habilidades necesarias para ayudar a los médicos a monitorear, recopilar y procesar datos fisiológicos durante estudios coronarios y periféricos. 8. Completa y mantiene una documentación precisa de los registros médicos de pacientes. Mantenemos informes, registros y estadísticas exactos. 9. realiza evaluaciones previas al procedimiento del paciente cuando sea apropiado y educa a los procedimientos del paciente y cualquier instrucción de descarga. 10. cumple con los requerimientos profesionales y fines de semana según sea necesario. 11. Los planes y programas disponibles incluyen: Medicina, odontología, visión y seguro de vida 401 ((k) plan de ahorros para jubilación con el empleador coincide tiempo libre remunerado generoso Desarrollo profesional y oportunidades de educación continua Cuentas de ahorraje de salud, atención médica.