Cath Lab RN with Sign-On Bonus

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL). The nurse meets established standards of intensive nursing practice, manages assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment, and promotes teamwork with physicians and staff from other departments. Under general supervision, performs professional nursing, technical, and administrative duties related to the CCL. Performs scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures and peripheral vascular procedures, using clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional judgment in accordance with professional and departmental standards and protocols. Provides patient care, assessment, and procedural instruction before, during, and after procedures, and prepares and maintains pertinent procedure information. The Cath Lab Nurse cares for patients undergoing procedures including left and right heart catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions, and pacemaker insertions. The role requires knowledge of EKG rhythms and the ability to recognize and respond promptly to changes in a patient’s condition. The nurse assesses patients before, during, and after procedures, monitors vital signs, supports patient comfort, and works closely with the interventional cardiology team. The position involves caring for patients with complicated or unstable conditions and responding to emergencies with sound clinical judgment. This position primarily serves adults and aging adults and provides direct patient care. It primarily takes place in a hospital or clinical setting, with potential exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical shock, infectious disease, and radiation. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified, experienced RNs.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Registered nurse licensure through the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Two years of experience in ICU/CCU or Telemetry with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
ACLS certification.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including standing or sitting for extended periods, manual dexterity, lifting and moving patients or equipment, visual and auditory acuity, and mobility in clinical environments.
Ability to comply with infection-control protocols and properly use personal protective equipment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex scientific, clinical, or business documents; communicate effectively; perform complex mathematical functions; and define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties during diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures and peripheral vascular procedures.
Provide patient assessment, care, and procedural instruction before, during, and after procedures.
Monitor patient vital signs, assess patient condition, and recognize and respond to changes, including changes in heart rhythm patterns.
Complete comprehensive patient histories and physical assessments, including interviews and psychological and physical assessments.
Collect and assess information from patients, families, health care providers, records, tests, and diagnostic studies.
Organize, communicate, report, and record assessment data accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
Develop written nursing care plans and identify, prioritize, and formulate measurable outcomes for patient problems and needs.
Provide direct patient care appropriate to the patient’s age and health care needs.
Assess staffing and care delivery in the CCL, identify improvement needs, and collaborate with the Manager or Supervisor on staffing and assignments.
Manage assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment and promote teamwork with physicians and other departments.
Collaborate with the CCL Coordinator on problem-solving and improvements; serve on hospital committees and assist with policy and procedure reviews as directed.
Maintain professional growth and development and plan personal professional objectives.
Provide support systems, health information, and resources to help patients accept lifestyle modifications.