Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab - 12 Hour Days
About The Position
The Cardiovascular Intervention Center is a core element of the Smidt Heart Institute, performing more than 8,000 procedures a year. The department serves the populations of neonates to and including geriatrics. In this twelve-laboratory facility, we perform a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for coronary artery disease, heart muscle function and heart valve dysfunction. As a Clinical Nurse III, you will assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. You will work in a fast-paced environment (Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catherization procedure rooms and Holding area). You will also be cross-trained to use your clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, scrub for invasive procedures for a population from neonate to geriatric. This role entails care of Cardiac patients from point of admission to discharge, including prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license
- Clinical competencies to circulate, monitor, and scrub for invasive procedures.
- Ability to care for patients from neonate to geriatric.
- Willingness to work prolonged hours in a procedure setting with x-ray exposure.
- Ability to provide on-call coverage for emergency procedures evenings, nights, weekends with an expected 30-minute maximum response/arrival time.
Nice To Haves
- Expert clinical skills in cardiology.
- Passion for highest quality and patient happiness.
Responsibilities
- Circulate, monitor, and scrub for invasive procedures.
- Provide care for Cardiac patients from admission to discharge.
- Work in a fast-paced environment including Electrophysiology and Cardiac Catherization procedure rooms and Holding area.
- Handle on-call coverage for emergency procedures, including evenings, nights, and weekends, with a 30-minute maximum response/arrival time.
- Potentially stay in a local hotel while on-call if living more than 30 minutes from the facility.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
