Cardiovascular Invasive Registered Nurse

Parrish Medical Center•Titusville, FL

About The Position

The Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist RN (CVIS RN) works within the scope of an RN license and performs technical skills during interventional cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and interventional radiology procedures. The role supports efficient, comfortable, and safe examinations and requires proficiency in angiography, preparation, assessment, documentation, and monitoring, consistent with department and hospital policies and professional practice standards. The position reports to the Director, Cardiovascular and Diagnostic Imaging Services, and receives clinical direction from the Cardiologist. The CVIS RN supports strategic goals, patient and family experience, quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, and efficient patient throughput. The role participates in call coverage, responds in the hospital according to policy, and supports the training and orientation of personnel. The position exemplifies Parrish Healthcare’s Culture of Choice® and Healing Work Environment standards. This is a full-time position with a stated schedule of 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. The RN participates in buddy call during orientation and takes at least 10 call days per month after orientation.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nursing.
More than 2 years of work experience.
Current, valid Florida Registered Nurse license upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or obtain it within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) license or certification.
Previous interventional cardiology or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

Support strategic goals and objectives for the continued growth and success of assigned functional areas.
Provide excellent experiences for patients, families, visitors, and internal customers.
Work within the scope of the RN license and applicable scope of practice for a Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist.
Meet department competencies and adhere to hospital policies, professional standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Participate in certification, accreditation, and audit procedures and prepare and submit required documentation and reports accurately and on time.
Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use personal protective equipment appropriately, perform hand hygiene, and use aseptic technique when preparing patients.
Identify hazards that may endanger patients; verify orders and facilitate their implementation, communicating with physicians as needed.
Perform coronary diagnostic and interventional procedures, non-ablation electrophysiology interventional procedures, and peripheral diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Perform treatments and administer medications according to policy and training; respond appropriately to clinical emergencies and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and medications.
Facilitate timely patient throughput.
Contribute to an inclusive, collaborative, team-based work environment and maintain skills and competencies.
Assist with orientation, training, and education of new personnel, and provide training for procedures within the RN’s competency.
Take call as assigned and respond in the hospital according to policy.
Use resources responsibly and contribute ideas to improve operational effectiveness.
Participate in unit and service-line budgeting processes to support a cost-effective, quality-focused environment.
Know and follow fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations applicable to the work area.
Perform similar or related duties as assigned.