RN, Registered Nurse - Cardio Cath Lab (CRU/Recovery)

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary: The cardiac cath recovery RN is able to assess, manage and provide safe care to pre-procedural and immediate post-procedural cardiovascular patient undergoing procedures in the cardiac catheterization lab. The cath recovery RN is responsible for admitting and preparing patients for cardiovascular procedures in the cath lab, immediate post procedure and monitoring until discharge or transfer to the floor units. Observes patients continuously for signs/symptoms for potential complications and subtle changes post procedure. Reviews all medical record/data/diagnostic results and recognizes abnormalities and initiates follow up. Manages cardia cath insertion sites including sheath monitoring pre and post sheath removal Removes sheaths and holds pressure to cath sites Requirements:
---Graduate of an RN program
---Excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of scope and role of the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician and Unit Clerk.
---Valid Registered Nurse license within the state of Louisiana
---American Heart Association Basic Life Support Work Type: Full Time

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