Interventional Nurse - Cardiac Cath - Trenton - Full-Time - DAYS

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). Pay Range: $43.90 - $59.69 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Position Overview ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Delivers quality nursing care to meet the health, physical, emotional, and educational needs of a patient undergoing a diagnostic or interventional radiologic procedure. Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures utilizing intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically based. Fosters an environment to include the core mission. Reviews medical history and records addressing any potential problems prior to patient arriving for interventional procedure. Assesses patient condition and status by interviewing patient, performing physical examination, and continuously monitoring. Discusses any problems with the physician before, during, and after the procedure. Performs all functions of the procedure competently and assists physician during all aspects of the procedure, recording the procedure, operating all non-radiological equipment, maintaining a sterile environment, and completing all related clerical functions. Assists patients and families to understand alternatives to care and facilitates communication of information to all members of the health team. Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Educates the patient and family in preparation for admission and procedure and provides discharge instructions. Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs using a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to comprehend given information. Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities. Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments. Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patient's control and participation over recovery. Collaborates with case manager to discuss alternatives to care in preparation for family centered conference. Provides patient and family with accurate information regarding health problems while enabling them to become active participants in health care decisions. Develops an individualized teaching plan independently and incorporates aspects of cultural diversity specific to the patient as required. Confers with treatment team regarding special needs of patient and family upon discharge. Performs and documents an initial history and assessment which reflects the patient's potential for wellness. Anticipates deterioration before the evidence is convincing in terms of changes in vital signs and measurable outcomes. Plans for intervention as needed. Documents accurately and evaluates the effectiveness of treatment. Anticipates problems that might arise in complex or unusual clinical situations. Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates deterioration while recognizing the importance of reacting quickly and appropriately without over-reacting. Thoroughly and accurately documents clinical changes, interventions, and outcomes. Ensures handoff communication includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting resolution in the next eight to ten hours. Grasps intuitively the problem and oversees a clinical situation by mobilizing available resources. Displays the ability to rapidly grasp the threatening emergency and initiates treatment measures. Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents patient's records according to the nursing process, ANA Code for Nurses, and Capital Health System Patient Services Division Standards of Practice. Performs, teaches, and demonstrates technical skills specific to assigned nursing unit. Proactively identifies issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Participates in various aspects of unit based chart review and patient services performance improvement ac