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REGISTERED NURSE, Cardiac Cath Lab - Per Diem

Universal Hospital Services Inc., Sparks, NV, United States


Responsibilities
This Cath Lab Registered Nurse is a per diem opportunity. This dynamic individual will provide direct patient care to adult patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the procedural/interventional environment. This position communicates effectively with the physician and team members about patient condition. Assesses procedure room for equipment functioning and readiness. Assists in obtaining supplies for individual cases and ensuring all appropriate needs of the cardiovascular lab team are met. Monitors, positions and assists patient during procedure as well as administers moderate sedation under the guidance of the Physician. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Responsible for admitting, recovering and discharging of patients from the Cardiovascular Lab.

Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other health team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.

Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy. This includes post-procedure assessments

Benefits for full and part time employees

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications
Requirements

Current NV nursing license

Current BLS certificate

ACLS certificate

2 years of telemetry experience required.

Cath Lab experience preferred

One year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting preferred

Current POC certification within 6 months of hire

Willing to take call/standby in the Cardiovascular lab as needed

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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