Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, Day Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

21h

About The Position

Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: Cardiac Cath Lab Team 20 Job Summary: Applies the nursing process to plan and implement the care of patients, including patient and family education and continuum of care planning. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to the health care team. Collaborates in establishing patient goals and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes. Furthers professional growth by engaging in learning activities according to the Board of Nursing standards. . Cardiac Cath Lab Full-Time, Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (3 days per week) Schedule includes participation in call rotation with a 30-min response time requirement, and occasional Saturday coverage based on procedural needs. Join a high-acuity Cardiac Cath Lab team that plays a critical role in diagnosing and treating patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Nurses in this area assist with invasive cardiac procedures, provide real-time patient monitoring, and collaborate closely with physicians and procedural teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Patient Population Includes Patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) Structural heart procedures Patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring Adults with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions Why Join This Unit? Advanced Procedural Experience Gain hands-on experience supporting complex, life-saving cardiac interventions. High-Acuity, Fast-Paced Environment Work in a dynamic setting focused on critical thinking, rapid response, and procedural excellence. Collaborative Team Partner closely with interventional cardiologists, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care. Preferred Experience Inpatient cardiology, ICU, or stepdown experience Experience with cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic interpretation preferred Adult acute care nursing experience strongly preferred

Requirements

LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Nice To Haves

Inpatient cardiology, ICU, or stepdown experience
Experience with cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic interpretation preferred
Adult acute care nursing experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates in establishing the plan of care, coordinates and implements care delivery while anticipating patient care needs across the continuum.
Analyzes comprehensive information pertinent to the patient's care and management to determine nursing diagnosis.
Continually utilizes the nursing process to evaluate patient's progress towards goals and applies appropriate interventions to ensure effective outcomes.
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe and healthy environment.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.