Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is seeking a Registered Nurse who is interested in working in a Cath Lab that conducts cardiac, electrophysiology (device), and vascular (peripheral, AAA, renal, pelvic congestion, fistula) cases.
We have two procedure rooms and five holding rooms.
The Cath Lab also supports the occasional vascular case in YVM's surgical suites but this does not require RN assistance, at present.
YVM maintains a 24/7 emergency response team that covers cases after normal working hours and on weekends.
The schedule is made up of 4, 10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday) and a required call rotation.
All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.
Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
ROLE SUMMARY The RN completes individualized patient assessments; develops a care plan based on assessment/history findings; delivers patient-centered care that is culturally appropriate; evaluates a patient's response to care and revises as needed.
The RN is accountable to deliver care as well as to oversee and delegate to other personnel (clinical & non-clinical) in delivering/supporting the delivery of care.
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab Utilize the special equipment used on the unit.
Note that the Cath Lab will train the RN on its use.
Perform pre-procedural duties.
Pre-procedure involves receiving, assessing, and preparing the patient for procedures.
Preparation includes but is not limited to placing urinary catheters, preparing skin for access, placing EKG/treatment patches, administering medications (IV, PO), physical assessment, home medication history, physical history, lab review, and basic nursing care.
Perform intraprocedural duties.
Intraprocedure is primarily focused on maintaining patient safety and comfort.
This involves but is not limited to the administration of ordered medication including pain and antianxiety medication, vasopressor drips and other continuous IV medication, heparin titration including frequent testing of blood with Point of Care (POC) device, occasional testing of blood for other values such as ABGs, assisting the Scrub Tech by obtaining needed consumable items (balloons, stents, etc.
) from shelving, attending to patient personal needs, monitoring patient vital signs/EKG, and managing some intraoperative equipment such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Impella, and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS).
Perform post procedural duties.
Post procedure responsibilities involve pain management, assessing sheaths/sheath sites, patient education on discharge, discharge assessment, removing invasive items such as IVs and urinary catheters, and discharging patients to either home or to a hospital floor.
Take part in the Cath Lab's Radiation Safety Program.
Staff and patient safety are our primary concern.
Towards this end, the Cath Lab has an aggressive Radiation Safety Program.
Staff may experience exposure to x-rays as this is an inherent part of the job.
That exposure, however, is mitigated by:
a.
Wearable lead, leaded eyewear, radiation opaque gloves - Provided by the Cath Lab.
b.
Installed and portable lead shielding in procedural areas.
c.
Constant monitoring of cumulative radiation exposure with regular public reporting of the results.
d.
Radiation Safety education including how positioning can dramatically reduce staff exposure.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education:
Associate's degree in nursing required.
BSN preferred.
Experience:
One year of RN experience in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care experience required; two years of RN experience in these areas preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration:
Washington State (DOH) Registered Nurse licensure required.
American Heart Association BLS required.
Additional Certification for Cardiac Cath Lab RN:
American Heart Association ACLS required.
ABOUT US:
Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is primarily a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years.
YVM extends beyond the existence of a community hospital, including a multispecialty team of more than 200 physicians and 20
primary care and specialty care locations.
Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.
As the region's leading health care provider and Yakima's largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we can transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time.
With such an important vision, our diverse workforce bands together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike.
We believe that the way we treat our patients, and our fellow employees is a vital part of the job we do every day.
Together, we can create loyal, enduring partnerships with our patients, our community, and one another; while staying focused on improving the quality of life for our patients and the overall quality of the organization.
At Yakima Valley Memorial, we listen to staff ideas and empower them to innovate and create changes.
At YVM, we are committed to establishing a diverse and encouraging workplace that supports all employees, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences.
We believe our culture enables us to meet our mission and values while serving patients, current employees, and any prospective employees in the Yakima Valley.
We hope you join us in our passion for delivering remarkable patient care and on what's most important to us - making you better so our patients get better.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported.
We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource! We are proud to offer all employees an excellent Total Rewards Package that is well-rounded in the elements that matter to you and your family.
Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff members to continue contributing to patient care locally in the Yakima Valley.
These offerings include:
HEALTH We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Benefits include:
Offerings of two (2) medical plans covering a range of providers and services within the Yakima Valley and beyond Saving and spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses, including a Health Savings Plan (HSA) that ranks above all Health Care 500
and Fortune Best Benchmarks with a generous employer contribution Access to virtual care Variety of wellbeing programs, resources and initiatives FINANCIAL Retirement Plans:
We offer pre-tax and Roth voluntary 401k programs for employees to contribute into.
In addition to your contributions, after one year of employment we offer a generous double match which consists of the following:
We will match on your 401k deferrals, assuming a minimum contribution.
We will contribute a flat percentage of your eligible income into your 401k account.
All contributions are 100% employee vested immediately.
A competitive compensation program:
A market-driven compensation program that rewards employees for their experience -- with potential opportunities for degree and certification pay, recognizing employees for their skills and initiative to grow.
Opportunities are offered for performance-based bonuses to reward the dedication and innovation of our staff and leaders.
Additional perks that inspire our employees to thrive, grow, and be well, including:
A generous Employee Assistance Program On-Site Employee Health Clinic Fitness and wellness Partnerships A Tuition reimbursement program On-Site Childcare At YVM, we:
Improve the patient experience of care, the health of our community, and the work life of our team members, all while reducing the cost of health care Provide culturally compassionate healthcare to all patients Drive toward better healthcare outcomes and experiences Aim to be proactive and agile as the healthcare industry changes Our core purpose is to inspire people to thrive! Please join us as we create a healthy Yakima, one person at a time.
Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires.
The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties.
Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.
PI225928451 Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We have two procedure rooms and five holding rooms.
The Cath Lab also supports the occasional vascular case in YVM's surgical suites but this does not require RN assistance, at present.
YVM maintains a 24/7 emergency response team that covers cases after normal working hours and on weekends.
The schedule is made up of 4, 10-hour shifts (Monday-Friday) and a required call rotation.
All staff members at Yakima Valley Memorial must be in compliance with our Vaccination Policy, which includes the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine, by their first day of employment.
Actual pay rate will be calculated based on relevant years of experience and education/certification requirements.
ROLE SUMMARY The RN completes individualized patient assessments; develops a care plan based on assessment/history findings; delivers patient-centered care that is culturally appropriate; evaluates a patient's response to care and revises as needed.
The RN is accountable to deliver care as well as to oversee and delegate to other personnel (clinical & non-clinical) in delivering/supporting the delivery of care.
RN, Cardiac Cath Lab Utilize the special equipment used on the unit.
Note that the Cath Lab will train the RN on its use.
Perform pre-procedural duties.
Pre-procedure involves receiving, assessing, and preparing the patient for procedures.
Preparation includes but is not limited to placing urinary catheters, preparing skin for access, placing EKG/treatment patches, administering medications (IV, PO), physical assessment, home medication history, physical history, lab review, and basic nursing care.
Perform intraprocedural duties.
Intraprocedure is primarily focused on maintaining patient safety and comfort.
This involves but is not limited to the administration of ordered medication including pain and antianxiety medication, vasopressor drips and other continuous IV medication, heparin titration including frequent testing of blood with Point of Care (POC) device, occasional testing of blood for other values such as ABGs, assisting the Scrub Tech by obtaining needed consumable items (balloons, stents, etc.
) from shelving, attending to patient personal needs, monitoring patient vital signs/EKG, and managing some intraoperative equipment such as Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), Impella, and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS).
Perform post procedural duties.
Post procedure responsibilities involve pain management, assessing sheaths/sheath sites, patient education on discharge, discharge assessment, removing invasive items such as IVs and urinary catheters, and discharging patients to either home or to a hospital floor.
Take part in the Cath Lab's Radiation Safety Program.
Staff and patient safety are our primary concern.
Towards this end, the Cath Lab has an aggressive Radiation Safety Program.
Staff may experience exposure to x-rays as this is an inherent part of the job.
That exposure, however, is mitigated by:
a.
Wearable lead, leaded eyewear, radiation opaque gloves - Provided by the Cath Lab.
b.
Installed and portable lead shielding in procedural areas.
c.
Constant monitoring of cumulative radiation exposure with regular public reporting of the results.
d.
Radiation Safety education including how positioning can dramatically reduce staff exposure.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education:
Associate's degree in nursing required.
BSN preferred.
Experience:
One year of RN experience in a Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care experience required; two years of RN experience in these areas preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registration:
Washington State (DOH) Registered Nurse licensure required.
American Heart Association BLS required.
Additional Certification for Cardiac Cath Lab RN:
American Heart Association ACLS required.
ABOUT US:
Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is primarily a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington's Yakima Valley for 70 years.
YVM extends beyond the existence of a community hospital, including a multispecialty team of more than 200 physicians and 20
primary care and specialty care locations.
Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.
As the region's leading health care provider and Yakima's largest employer, we believe that by improving health, we can transform Yakima! Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time.
With such an important vision, our diverse workforce bands together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike.
We believe that the way we treat our patients, and our fellow employees is a vital part of the job we do every day.
Together, we can create loyal, enduring partnerships with our patients, our community, and one another; while staying focused on improving the quality of life for our patients and the overall quality of the organization.
At Yakima Valley Memorial, we listen to staff ideas and empower them to innovate and create changes.
At YVM, we are committed to establishing a diverse and encouraging workplace that supports all employees, appreciating their unique backgrounds and experiences.
We believe our culture enables us to meet our mission and values while serving patients, current employees, and any prospective employees in the Yakima Valley.
We hope you join us in our passion for delivering remarkable patient care and on what's most important to us - making you better so our patients get better.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported.
We recognize that our staff is our most valuable resource! We are proud to offer all employees an excellent Total Rewards Package that is well-rounded in the elements that matter to you and your family.
Our goal is to attract, retain, and motivate high-quality staff members to continue contributing to patient care locally in the Yakima Valley.
These offerings include:
HEALTH We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans to meet the needs of you and your family.
Benefits include:
Offerings of two (2) medical plans covering a range of providers and services within the Yakima Valley and beyond Saving and spending accounts to set money aside tax-free for health care and dependent care expenses, including a Health Savings Plan (HSA) that ranks above all Health Care 500
and Fortune Best Benchmarks with a generous employer contribution Access to virtual care Variety of wellbeing programs, resources and initiatives FINANCIAL Retirement Plans:
We offer pre-tax and Roth voluntary 401k programs for employees to contribute into.
In addition to your contributions, after one year of employment we offer a generous double match which consists of the following:
We will match on your 401k deferrals, assuming a minimum contribution.
We will contribute a flat percentage of your eligible income into your 401k account.
All contributions are 100% employee vested immediately.
A competitive compensation program:
A market-driven compensation program that rewards employees for their experience -- with potential opportunities for degree and certification pay, recognizing employees for their skills and initiative to grow.
Opportunities are offered for performance-based bonuses to reward the dedication and innovation of our staff and leaders.
Additional perks that inspire our employees to thrive, grow, and be well, including:
A generous Employee Assistance Program On-Site Employee Health Clinic Fitness and wellness Partnerships A Tuition reimbursement program On-Site Childcare At YVM, we:
Improve the patient experience of care, the health of our community, and the work life of our team members, all while reducing the cost of health care Provide culturally compassionate healthcare to all patients Drive toward better healthcare outcomes and experiences Aim to be proactive and agile as the healthcare industry changes Our core purpose is to inspire people to thrive! Please join us as we create a healthy Yakima, one person at a time.
Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires.
The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties.
Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.
PI225928451 Recommended Skills Administration Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Acls) Assessments Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Practitioner Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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