Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Registered Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • West Palm Beach, FL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (CCL) Registered Nurse provides competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned inpatient and outpatient cardiology patients and may oversee licensed vocational/practical nurses and health technicians or nursing assistants in the pre- and post-procedural setting. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates age-specific care; coordinates care; and supports patient education, self-management, health promotion, and customer satisfaction throughout the care continuum.

The RN manages care for patients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiology procedures. Responsibilities include assessing physical and mental status before procedures, educating patients about procedures and pre- and post-procedural care, administering medications, assisting providers during procedures, documenting responses and findings, and reporting changes in patient condition. The RN partners with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions and the Veteran’s goals of care, and initiates appropriate emergency responses when patient situations change.

The position may involve pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, and procedural assistance. The RN maintains proficiency in maintaining, cleaning, and preparing cardiology-specific equipment; adapts to schedule changes; and may be assigned call subject to facility response-time policies. The role also includes supporting staff education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization; providing constructive peer feedback; sharing learning and experience; and fostering a safe, supportive environment for healthcare professionals. The nurse integrates clinical expertise with evidence-based practice and participates in efforts to sustain and improve it.

Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; hours may vary. Telework is not available, and the position is not virtual. Relocation/recruitment incentives are authorized for highly qualified applicants; permanent change of station is not authorized.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or a qualifying foreign nursing education pathway with the required credential validation where applicable.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered professional nurse license in a U.S. State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. A Graduate Nurse Technician temporary appointment exception is described for qualifying candidates pursuing licensure.
• Meet the education and experience criteria for the assigned VA nurse grade and level. Requirements vary by grade and may include an ADN or nursing diploma, BSN, MSN, doctoral degree, and specified professional or specialized nursing experience.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including urinalysis for applicants tentatively selected for testing-designated positions, background/security investigation, and a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Be prepared to serve a probationary period if required.
• Meet the physical demands that may include prolonged walking, standing, or sitting; moderate lifting; repeated bending or kneeling; and use of safe patient-handling and mobility protocols.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Interventional cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
• Critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based procedural care to assigned patients, including inpatients and outpatients undergoing therapeutic and diagnostic cardiology procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate age-specific patient care, including pre-procedure assessment and post-procedure recovery.
• Assess patients’ physical and mental status before procedures; educate them about procedures and pre- and post-procedural care.
• Administer medications and assist providers during procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Document patient responses to interventions and findings, and report changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate care and partner with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to promote safe transitions and support Veterans’ goals of care.
• Provide patient care, health promotion, health education, coaching, and support for self-management.
• Oversee appropriate staff, including licensed vocational/practical nurses and health technicians or nursing assistants in the pre- and post-procedural setting.
• Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization.
• Provide peers with informal constructive feedback, share educational findings and experiences, and foster a safe, supportive professional environment.
• Integrate clinical expertise with evidence-based practice and participate in activities to sustain and improve evidence-based practice.
• Maintain proficiency in maintaining, cleaning, and preparing cardiology-specific equipment.
• Recognize changes in patient-care situations and initiate appropriate emergency responses.
• Adapt to changes in the daily schedule and, if assigned call, follow facility policies regarding response time.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory is accepted for licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree