Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Provides direct care to patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation during the cardiac/interventional radiology procedures. Functions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of Hospital. Performs under the supervision of the Department Director and Nursing Director. The Cath Lab/IR Nurse conducts patient assessment duties such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications as instructed by the physician. Also keeps patient records, updates charts or for the medical procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory/Interventional Radiology. Also will help during lifesaving actions such as CPR and defibrillation. Monitors patient during Conscious Sedation per physician instructions. Administered medication during advance interventional cardiac/peripheral procedures such as STEMI, PCI, balloon angioplasty, stent placement and PICC Line insertion and Interventional Radiology. Population served: • Pediatric (1-12 years) • Adolescent (13-17 years) • Adult (18 years to 69 years) • Geriatric (70 years and older) Supervised by: Manager of Cath Lab Experience: Two years’ experience in specialty. Completion of 500hrs PCI certified working in a Cardiac Cath Lab in Hospital with Open Heart Surgery program. Our Cath Lab nurses must provide pre / intra / post procedure care in the Cath Lab. Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred but not mandatory, will review with Associates in Nursing.. Licenses/Certifications: Current STATE Nursing license; BLS and ACLS certification required. Equipment, Machines and Tools used: General office equipment: Calculator, Fax, Photocopier, Computer Patient care equipment: Required protection equipment: Eye protection, Face protection, Gown, Lab coat or apron, frequent non-sterile medical gloves, Sterile medical gloves.
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• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
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FL RN License ACLS, BLS Cathlab SCL and Reference within a year RTO upon submission
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