Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.
Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
- BSN Required, OR obtained within 3 years of start date
Experience / Qualifications
- 5 Years of Cardiac Catherization and/or EP Lab Experience Required
- RN- Current RN licensure in the state of Florida
- BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association
- ACLS Certificaiton from American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification from American Heart Association (can obtain during orientation)
- CVRN-BC or RCIS Certification preferred
Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge and familiarity with health care delivery systems, nursing process, and concepts of case coordination.
- Knowledge of personal computers, hospital information systems, and patient care applications.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize the principles of adult learning.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to participate on and/or lead teams effectively.
- Ability to develop solutions to problems, and to lead staff through the change process.
- Ability to articulate ideas and knowledge both verbally and in writing, in a concise manner.
Position Summary
The Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) coordinates the operations of the Cardiac Catherization lab for the shift and manages the patient flow. The ACM applies nursing process and theories, as well as principles of psycho-social and physical sciences, in assessing, planning, diagnosing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying patient care utilizing evidence based practices. The Assistant Clinical Manager practices autonomously within professional nursing standards, the ANA Code of Ethics and the ANA Bill of Rights.
- Prepares patientcare or geographic assignments utilizing Relationship Based Care, the total patients is considered in the delivery of care. The ACM has independent authority to determine assignments for procedure rooms.
- Participates in the hiring process, performance reviews and disciplinary process of team members.
- Strives for quality outcomes and innovative practice in accordance with the Florida Nursing Practice Act and the Hospital/departmental policies. Ensures practice is in accordance with competency required for that area.
- This position is accountable for the quality of nursing services delivered by self (or others who are under her/his direction). This is done through participation in quality assurance or performance improvement initiatives. The ACM provides care in a collaborative manner with other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized patient care and outcomes. In managing patient care the ACM will take a leadership role coordinating the interdisciplinary team working in collaboration with other health team members to enhance patient outcomes.
- Effectively uses and role models current leadership techniques and theories, encouraging the decision-making skills of staff members and providing insight and leadership in complex situations.
- Ensures that information disseminated to staff is monitored for effectiveness and changed as needed.
- Understands and enforces hospital and personnel policies and procedures.
- Serve on hospital and Patient Care Services committees, teams, and work groups as requested.
- Complete new staff member orientation learning modules, hospital-based competencies, and education as assigned by preceptor, Nursing Manager, &/or department Director
- Assesses, interpret and respond appropriately to patient data, i.e. lab results, allergies, vital signs, pre & post instructions
- Recognize lethal and non-lethal arrhythmias, verbalize comprehension of appropriate care
- Operate all Cardiology monitoring equipment
- Start peripheral IV’s and performs phlebotomy
- Arterial and Venous sheath management, including IBP monitoring via pressurized transducer, sheath removal and hemostasis management
- Hematoma management including FEMSTOP indications and application
- Knowledge of pulse assessment; apical, carotid, femoral, pedal and radial
- Assessment-Neuro, Respiratory, GI, GU, Integumentary, Vital Signs, Pain Scale, Psychosocial Educational Needs
- Cardiac Assessment-evaluate chest pain, ECG & Rhythm interpretation, peripheral pulse, arterial pressure, LV Pressure, LVEDP, EF, RA, RV, PA & PCW pressure & waveform; pre, post and intra procedurally
- Respiratory Assessment-blood gas, O2 administration, airway management, suctioning
- Cardiovascular, pulse assessment-apical, carotid, femoral, pedal, radial procedures- Able to perform EKG, Pulse Oximetry, assist with Stress Tests, EKG, Cardiolite, Dobutamine, Optison, ECHO, Stress ECHO, TEE, CV Procedures,
- Circulate Right & Left Heart Catheterizations, Percutaneous Interventions, IVUS, Arthrectomy, both directional and rotational.
- Cardiac Cath Lab specific equipment use, care & quality controls-hemochron, accucheck, Med Rad Injector, IABP, External Pacer, Defibrillator, Impella, Rotoblater
- Contact appropriate nursing unit to alert staff nurse of pre-procedural requirements, gather pertinent patient data related to procedure, arrange for transportation, perform proper order entry and obtain proper paperwork
- Provide appropriate nursing unit/staff nurse with patient report regarding post procedural care including access site management, vital sign requirements,
- Maintains meticulous and accurate documentation
- Maintains professional attitude
- Adhere to Cardiovascular Service Line uniform requirements
- Maintain knowledge base and seek out learning opportunities related to new equipment, supplies, and techniques
- Communicate with patient in preferred language, knowledge of accessing and use of language line
- Report any incidents through proper chain of command and complete incident reports as needed in timely manner
- Practice is governed by policies, procedures & protocols. Critical thinking is vital for the inherently stressful and fluid situations. Exhibit ability to work independently as well as member of a precision team
- Daily patient pre-op, preparatory phone calls and post op follow-up phone calls
- Participate in unit-based initiatives, community outreach, and team building projects
- Assist with transport
- Assist with growth, development and public image of Jupiter Medical Center and Cardiovascular Service Line
- Participate in hospital based and unit specific self-evaluation
- Nursing professional will be evaluated annually by manager or Director
- Required to take call assignments in the Cardiac Catheterization lab
- Performs other duties as assigned.
