Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, University Hospital

University of Missouri Health Care • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Nurse for our Cardiac Catheterization team at University Hospital. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with exceptional organizational skills, a compassionate heart, and a commitment to delivering top-notch patient care. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, we want you on our team. Join us and be part of a supportive community that values innovation, excellence, and the highest standards of healthcare. Your expertise and dedication will help us enhance patient outcomes and create a safe, therapeutic environment for all. Apply now and take the next step in your nursing career with MU Healthcare!

Requirements

• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs must apply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.
• One (1) year of inpatient, acute-care, emergency room, or invasive procedure RN experience.

Nice To Haves

• ICU/CCU RN experience in arrhythmia and hemodynamic monitoring of patients in an acute-care setting.
• Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification (RN-BC) certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in performing cardiac and peripheral endovascular procedures like catheterization, valvuloplasties, angioplasties, implants, ablations, and structural repairs.
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring of patients during procedures under conscious sedation.
• Perform pre and post-procedure nursing services and patient monitoring.
• Operate medical and imaging equipment used in coronary, electrophysiology, and vascular interventional labs.
• Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing the entry site, draping the patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Obtain and record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers.
• Provide nursing care to patients according to departmental and critical care nursing standards.
• Educate patients and families about the patient’s illness, their care, and treatment plan.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees