CATH LAB RN I

Covenant Health • Knoxville, TN

107d

About The Position

The Cath Lab Specialty Registered Nurse will provide nursing services to patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, ensuring adherence to established nursing standards and practices. Responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment for catheterization procedures, obtaining and recording hemodynamic and electrical data, and administering medications. The nurse will also monitor patient vital signs, participate in life-saving measures, and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members. The position requires flexibility in scheduling, with various shift options available, and participation in on-call duties during weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years Cath Lab experience or eight (8) years advanced cardiac experience and Registered Nurse; OR 1 year of Cath Lab experience 2 years as an RN.
• Valid RN license with State of TN; CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
• Precepts and trains new employees and students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
• Monitors patient vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Completes nursing history if appropriate.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family and develops and initiates teaching plan.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Resolves problems regarding less complex issues without oversight or supervision.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians, and other customers needs.
• Assists with identification of Department or Health system education needs and provides 2-3 hours of in-service education annually.
• Participates on unit-based committee/serves as council representatives with 75% participation.
• Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments and serving as a resource person.
• Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $7,500 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced RNs
• Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Variable shifts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees