Charge RN, Cardiac Cath Lab
About The Position
The Charge RN in the Cardiac Cath Lab coordinates daily activities and distributes work in the area during the scheduled shift. In the preceptor role, the nurse serves as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence. Approximately 80% of the position involves direct patient care and 20% involves charge and preceptor duties; the balance between these duties may vary based on patient acuity and volume. Care and services are provided to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role combines direct patient care, shift supervision and management, and employee education, with responsibility for the unit during a clinical shift. Work hours vary. Weekend work is not required; on-call work is required.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current Georgia RN license in good standing without limitations.
- American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Two years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree.
- Two years of recent experience in the current clinical specialty.
- Additional life support credential (such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP) or other clinical specialty certifications relevant to specific units.
- Visual color acuity, depending on the role in specific units.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily activities and distribute work in the area during the scheduled shift.
- Serve as a professional educator and resource for new employees, demonstrating clinical expertise and competence.
- Provide direct patient care and perform charge and preceptor duties, adjusting the balance according to patient acuity and volume.
- Set priorities based on the situation at hand.
- Provide care and services to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Supervise and manage the unit during a clinical shift.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
