Cardiology Procedure Nurse
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas City, KS, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Part-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- Current ACLS preferred. Required upon hire.
- Bachelor Degree Nursing
- 2 or more years of RN experience.
- Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) – Multi-State – State Board of Nursing Must have current active multistate state Register Nurse (RN) license in good standing in state in which you live OR active single state RN license in good standing in the state you will be working with proof of application of a multistate RN license in the state in which you live.
- Staff hired prior to 2/1/2024 are required to obtain a multistate state RN license from the state in which they live at the time of their next RN license renewal by 3/31/2026.
- Basic Life Support Heartsaver (BLS HS) (Non-Clinical) – American Heart Association (AHA) within 14 days
Responsibilities
- Conducts comprehensive pre-procedure patient assessments and chart reviews.
- Provides clear and concise pre- and post-procedure education to patients and caregivers.
- Monitors patient condition during and post-procedure, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Manages patient sedation recovery.
- Effectively collaborate with physicians, anesthesiologists, sonographers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
- Maintains open and effective communication with the care team regarding patient status, test results, cancellations, and care plans.
- Provide post-sedation recovery care.
- Perform essential patient care tasks including IV access, laboratory draws, and point-of-care testing.
- Ensure adherence to radiation safety protocols.
- Facilitate efficient patient flow through the procedural area.
- Identify and escalate patient condition changes to appropriate staff.
- Demonstrate competency in operating and monitoring equipment for various stress testing modalities (echo, nuclear, bike, treadmill, pharmaceutical).
- Critically evaluate emergency situations and initiate appropriate intervention; collaborates with physician for recommendations to address patient’s problems or questions.
- Communicate with appropriate outpatient cardiology staff for outpatient management.
- Support initiatives to meet appropriate length of stay and disease management outcomes; facilitate timely discharge of patients.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.