Registered Nurse II

Job Description

General Summary:

Under limited supervision, the patient care clinician - Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse, is responsible for the assessment and

monitoring of patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, pacemaker implantations, and other designated

procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Additional duties include assisting the physician with procedures, and

patient education and preparation prior to the procedure as well as after the procedure.

Clinicians are members of the cardiac cath care team and have accountability to function as a team in order to accomplish patient

outcomes as identified by established pathways. The patient care clinician is a professional care giver who assumes responsibility and

accountability for care given to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology studies, pacemaker implantations, or other

designated procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory, while the patient remains in the cath lab or in the patient

recovery area. The clinician, working as a member of the health care team, provides care according to established standards. Patients

served include adults and adult geriatrics.

Mission

The mission of Baltimore Washington Medical Center is to provide the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the Administrative Director of Cardiac Catheterization. Job requires a limited level of supervision. Functions under the

direction of the Administrative Director of Cardiac Catheterization and the medical director of the Cardiac Cath Lab.