Cath Lab Registered RN Full Time Cath Lab RN
About The Position
Peterson Health is hiring a full-time Cath Lab Registered Nurse in Kerrville, Texas. The role works four 10-hour shifts and requires call. Under the supervision of physicians and the management team, the RN provides patient care in the CCIR department, working with CCIR and Radiology teams to complete procedures with patient safety as the focus. The nurse communicates with physicians about patient conditions, needs, and care plans, and assists physicians and technologists as requested. The RN provides direct care to adults through geriatric patients, addressing psychosocial, physical, and general care needs related to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology Department. Responsibilities include preparing and recovering patients before, during, and after procedures; monitoring, positioning, and assisting patients during procedures; ensuring procedure rooms and equipment are ready; obtaining supplies; and confirming pre-procedure documentation is accurate. The role also involves equipment and inventory maintenance and participation in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Peterson Health is an independent, not-for-profit healthcare organization recognized as a Top 20 Rural and Community Hospital. It is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and has been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for six consecutive years.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Texas license as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- At least one year of experience as an RN in a hospital Critical Care unit.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making, and patient care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, radiation protection, and safety standards.
- Excellent venipuncture skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.
- Ability to adapt techniques when necessary to develop improved techniques and keep the department up to date.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN).
- Cardio-Vascular Certified RN (CVRN).
- More than two years of experience as a critical care nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adult through geriatric patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Radiology Department.
- Complete procedures with CCIR and Radiology while keeping patient safety as the focus.
- Communicate with physicians about patient conditions, needs, and care plans.
- Assist physicians and technologists as requested.
- Prepare and recover patients before, during, and after procedures in Radiology and CCIR departments.
- Monitor, position, and assist patients during procedures.
- Assess procedure rooms for equipment functioning and readiness.
- Obtain supplies for individual cases and ensure pre-procedure documentation is accurate and reflects the procedure to be performed.
- Assist with equipment and inventory maintenance.
- Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee education scholarships
- Employee referral program
- Merit increases
- Free access to an onsite fitness facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
