Department:

36918 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Cardiac Cath Lab

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday 8hrs

Pay Range:
$44.15 - $66.25

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN and/or graduation from an Allied HealthSciences Program. Required three years' experience in a Cardiac Invasive Lab performing diagnostic and interventional procedures.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current registration, license, and/or certification in applicable state as a Registered Nurse and/or Registration / Certification by Allied Health Sciences program. Current Certification in BLS and ACLS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages patient care and staff.

Promotes a cooperative working environment by utilizing effective communication skills.

Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.

Manages and facilitates an environment conducive to optimal patient outcomes through Quality Improvement activities.

Ensures an environment that stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff and self.

Ensures staff is achieving department work objectives for organized patient care.

Coordinates TJC disease specific certifications.

Coordinates all departmental POCT competency and quality controls as directed by the POCT coordinator for the hospital.

Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient procedures are provided in accordance with Age-Specific Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organization, planning and delegation skills
• Computer skills
• Effective communication skills
• Sound and timely decision-making skills
• Highly motivated and results-oriented
• Fairness and consideration for all employees regardless of race, religion, sex, or other protected class
• Resilient and flexible in changing environment
• Works under stressful conditions and in difficult situations
• Knowledge of national, regional, and local nursing trends
• Process management and quality improvement skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases
• Possible exposure to risk of bloodborne diseases
• Frequent exposure to radiation hazards
• Exposure to a variety of electro-mechanical hazards
• Possible exposure to odorous/toxic chemicals
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
• Handles emergency and crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours
• Handles absentee replacement on short notice
• Required Protective Equipment: Eye/face protection, gown, mask, sterile/non-sterile gloves, utility gloves, lead apron

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum