Cardio RN PRN

Company Location MEMORIAL HERMANN CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY CENTER (11261) Category Nursing Job Location Sugar Land, Texas Tracking Code 91067-147 Position Type PRN Job Summary · To utilize specialized nursing knowledge while giving direct and indirect patient care. o Performs assessment of patient for specific nursing care needed. · Plans care to ensure patient safety. · Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic techniques and procedures. · Documents assessment and nursing care performed accurately and timely. · Supervises and directs the activities of non-professional personnel as necessary. · To perform the tasks delegated to the "circulating" role. · Checks room for needed supplies and prepares room for specific patient and procedure. · Assists in transporting patient to Cath Lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures (i.e. lab, x-ray, appropriate permits). · Performs and/or directs appropriate surgical prep. · Completes documentation for procedure related records, laboratory requisitions, and patient chart including medications and physician orders. · Directs proper care of instruments, supplies, sterilization, and storage of equipment. · Supervises and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient. · Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation of same, as appropriate. · Identifies, labels, and cares for all surgical specimens properly. o Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed. o Controls the general "tone" of the Cath Lab/procedure room. · Scrubs, gowns, and gloves members of surgical team following aseptic techniques. · Sets up Cath Lab/procedure room with all necessary equipment and supplies. o Arranges instruments according to routine for a given procedure. · Handles instruments correctly and checks for cleanliness and proper working condition. · Maintains sterile field throughout the surgical procedure. · Performs clean up following procedures, as well as general housekeeping duties. o Functions in the role of second assistant following successful skills demonstration. · To function efficiently as a member of the Cath Lab team. · Provides assistance to team members, physicians, and anesthesia personnel as needed (i.e. reliability, working relations, initiative, training needs). o Reviews physicians' preference cards and updates as needed. · Assists in stocking, preparation, and waste management of supplies. o Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills Position Requirements Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and be currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Texas. Maintains current ACLS and CPR certification. A minimum of one- year experience in the Cath Lab is preferred.