Peds Cath Lab RN II

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. A minimum of one year in a pediatric ICU or pediatric cardiac ICU, or procedural care experience preferred.
The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state-of-the-art labs, with the capability to perform hybrid OR procedures, all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. A minimum of one year in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year in a pediatric ICU or pediatric cardiac ICU, or procedural care experience preferred.
• A minimum of one year in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The RN performs and assists complex technical procedures
• Operates at a high-level of technical competency
• Models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision
• Responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient
• Functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level