ProKatchers is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Cath Lab for a travel nursing job in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.
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• Conducts specialized examinations in cardiac catheterization, peripheral vascular studies and/or electrophysiology studies.
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• Serves as a lead worker and resource to medical and clinical staff as needed to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities.
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• Collaborates with intra-procedure team to provide safe patient care. Participates consistently in Universal Protocol and site marking identification (when applicable).
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• Assists with identification, preparation and draping of patients, and room preparation for routine procedures. Reads physicians’ orders/protocols and if necessary, communicates with physicians on protocols for routine procedures, and selects equipment in accord with the protocols and regulatory, statutory and Parkland standards to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
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• Maintains and calibrates equipment, instituting and recording all preventive maintenance procedures, troubleshooting and reporting or seeking repair to maintain equipment operability. Conducts maintenance on special procedures equipment and calibrates such equipment prior to each procedure, instructing technologists in the operation of special procedures equipment as needed to ensure quality care for patients.
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• Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
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• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field of cardiovascular technology by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
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• Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact cardiovascular technology and the cardiac labs area. Revises procedures for repeated use of special procedures equipment and develops effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding.
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\nRequirement description :\n

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•  Acute care hospital experience within the past 5 years- [REQUIRED]
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• ACLS and BLS- [REQUIRED]
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\nPROFILE REQUIREMENTS\n\n

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• Resume - [REQUIRED][DOCUMENT]
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• Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job - [REQUIRED]
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• License - OR license doesn't need to be active at time of submission but must be willing to obtain
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\nCERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :\n

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• ACLS (AHA)
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• BLS (AHA)
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\nSTATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :\n

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• Oregon
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\nADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
\nWeekend Requirements : Yes
\nOn Call Requirements : weekend on call

ProKatchers Job ID #65378. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab (Days) Coos Bay OR

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