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 cares for patients in the CCIR department, completes procedures with CCIR and Radiology while prioritizing patient safety, communicates patient conditions and care plans to physicians, and provides assistance to physicians and technologists. 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. The position involves preparing and recovering patients before, during, and after procedures; monitoring, positioning, and assisting patients during procedures; preparing procedure rooms and supplies; verifying pre-procedure documentation; and helping maintain equipment and inventory. The RN also participates in performance-improvement and continuous-quality-improvement activities.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Texas Registered Nurse license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- At least one year of RN experience in a hospital Critical Care unit.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal relationship, decision-making, and patient-care skills.
- Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, positioning, techniques, and radiation protection and safety standards.
- Excellent venipuncture skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to determine when physician intervention is necessary.
- Ability to prepare and recover patients before, during, and after procedures in Radiology and CCIR departments.
- Ability to adapt or develop techniques as necessary to 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 CCIR, Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, and Interventional Radiology Department.
- Complete procedures with CCIR and Radiology, 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 planned procedure.
- Assist with maintenance of equipment and inventory.
- 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
