Staff Nurse - CathLab

Role Overview

Staff Nurse - CathLab at SEHA. This role provides nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures in a catheterization laboratory setting.

Role Purpose

Cath Lab Nurses provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures, including angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and interventional radiology. They perform continuous hemodynamic and ECG monitoring, administer medications, respond to cardiac emergencies, assist with vascular access and device deployment, and maintain sterile technique and radiation safety throughout procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Preparation & Assessment

• Prepare patients physically and psychologically by delivering clear education, reassurance, and emotional support to reduce anxiety and promote cooperation
• Review laboratory results, allergies, current medications, and specific pre-procedure requirements to identify potential risks and ensure compliance with clinical protocols
• Assess patients prior to cardiac and vascular procedures, verifying patient identity, consent, procedure, and medical history

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent placement, electrophysiology studies, and device insertions
• Monitor patient hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and level of consciousness throughout procedures
• Administer medications and moderate sedation as per protocol and physician orders
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to strict aseptic techniques
• Monitor patients during recovery, including access site assessment and management
• Observe for and promptly report complications such as bleeding, arrhythmias, or hemodynamic instability

Professional Practice & Documentation

• Conduct assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in accordance with the organization's policy and procedures and the unit scope of service
• Demonstrate knowledge in and compliance with the completion of documentation in an appropriate timeframe according to Healthcare Facility (HCF) policies and guidelines
• Navigate Malaffi accurately and efficiently
• Use the individualized, integrated plan of care to guide and prioritize care throughout the episode incorporating discharge planning and setting measurable goals daily which are transparent to the patient
• Assume accountability and responsibility for own practice and do not carry out tasks beyond level of competence
• Utilize evidence-based practice in the provision of care
• Identify significant changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate action, and report to immediate supervisor or physician as appropriate
• Utilize early warning scoring tools where appropriate to identify deterioration in a timely fashion and escalate care appropriately as per SEHA policy

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing; or
• Associate degree in Nursing from Canada or USA with minimum two (2) years course duration and successful completion of the National exam (USA: NCLEX - RN; Canada: Licensing Exam)

Licensure & Experience

• DOH License or Eligibility
• Minimum two (2) years clinical experience post qualification