أغسطس 07, 2023900 معلومة متنوعة ومفيدة، حول التغذية الصحية

 Job Description      Department: Nursing        Title: Cath lab Staff Nurse

Reports To:

Head Nurse

Accountable to:

HeadNurse, Nursing Supervisor, ACNO &CNO

Job Summary:

      Assist in cardiac catheterization in addition to vascular and interventional procedures. Perform emergency procedures associated with catheterization procedure such as intra-aortic balloon (IAB) and temporary pacemaker insertion. Follow set up requirements and practices beneath Neath the course of a credentialed invasive. cardiologist or invasive radiologist.

Responsibilities and duties:

In Catheterization Unit:

·       Establish pre-catheterization teaching plans.

·       Provide a therapeutic environment to reduce anxiety.

·       Check physicians' pre-Cath orders.

·       Complete the pre-cardiac Cath check list (check consent).

·       Administer the pre-medication for the catheterization as ordered.

·       Check the financial clearance before beginning the procedure.

·       Follow the protocol of conscious sedation policy.

·       Prepare patient for contrast according to physicians' request.

·       Maintain the theatre surgically clean including the table.

·       Check the crash cart at beginning of each shift.

·       Supervise the non-nursing staff in the unit.

·       Responsible with the other service providers such as the technicians.

·       Collaborate with the post cardiac Cath unit regarding post Cath management.

In post Cath unit:

·       Assess patient's vital parameters including ECG and peripheral vascular status according to post cardiac catheterization protocol.

·       Connect patient to monitor if as advised by physician.

·       Monitor fluid balance.

·       Monitor according to post conscious sedation.

·       Document all interventions in patient records.

·       Continue patient education as indicated.

Clinical Governance:

·       Keeps accurate documentation for all cases undergoing interventional cardiology procedures.

·   Follow the protocols of (...................) in pre and post cardiac catheterization management.

·       Keep statistics of all interventional cardiology and the clinical outcomes.

·       Document all variances in expected evidence bases clinical outcomes and report to the physician.

·   Report, investigate and document all sentinel events according to Risk Management Protocols.

·       Know the following protocols:

-        Disaster Policy.

-        Code blue policy.

-        Fire safety policy.

-        Infection control policies.

Educational Responsibilities:

Under the course of the pinnacle nurse & Clinical teacher the nurse will:

·         Contribute to the identity of education desires pertinent to the scientific area.

·         Participate within side the scientific induction of all new nursing and help staff.

·         Develop management cap potential a good way to act as an powerful position model.

·         Assume duty for very own mastering and improvement desires.

·         Attend all required in-services training programs.

·         Keep up to date with mandatory training such as Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS is preferred.

Communication and Interpersonal skills:

·  Follow the relevant communication channels according to the organizational chart of the department.

·       Must be capable of speak efficaciously verbally and in writing.

          ·         Maintain professional appearance and dress code.

          ·         Wear Identification badge when working.

·         Note the absence or tardiness indicators.

·         Must be progressive and feature important wondering skills.

·         Always sell top rapport withinside the unit to preserve teamwork.

Dress Code:

·       According to (...................) Policy.

Education:

·       BSN, Technical institute of nursing or certification in nursing.

Experience :-

·       1 years’ experience in Catheterization unit is preferable.

Training:

·       Must be registered with the Egyptian Syndicate or Nursing Council/Association of country of origin.

·       Must attend 50 hrs. of mandatory in-service training in a contractual year.

·       Uphold and support the mission statement and vision of (...................)

·       BLS certified.

Required competencies:

 All of nursing basic competencies, in addition of the following specific competencies

1-    Cath lab Emergencies.

2-    Cath lab Safety.

3-    Monitoring of Cath lab Sterility.

4-    Radiation safety.

5-    Duties of Cath lab Nurse.