RN / REGISTERED NURSE - CARDIAC CATH (PART TIME)

Beebe Healthcare•Lewes, DE

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab RN facilitates, implements, and evaluates the patient plan of care across the continuum of cardiovascular services. This role collaborates closely with interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, and the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe, high-quality patient care before, during, and after cardiac procedures.

Requirements

A minimum one year critical care experience preferred. One year experience in a cardiac cath laboratory preferred. Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
Required - Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ACLS), and National Institute Health (NIH)
Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
Current RN license
BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
NIH Stroke Certification
RN Diploma/RN Graduate Program

Nice To Haves

Minimum one-year Critical Care experience

Responsibilities

Facilitates, implements, and evaluates individualized patient plans of care to promote positive patient outcomes
Demonstrates complete working knowledge of all equipment within the Cardiac Cath Lab
Maintains knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized during cardiac catheterization procedures
Assists physicians in the scrub role, utilizing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination, setting up trays, preparing equipment, and positioning patients
Functions in the circulator role, positioning patients for digital imaging and administering medications or contrast media (if RN/tech certified) under physician supervision in accordance with departmental policy
Functions in the monitor/recorder role, accurately documenting procedures, operating physiologic recording systems, balancing calibration, and calculating and reporting patient data
Reviews patient charts for completeness and identifies indicators that may place the patient at risk
Maintains the pre- and post-procedure holding area and assists with patient transport as needed
Prepares and administers medications and contrast media under the supervision of the cardiologist
Provides radiation protection to patients, staff, and self in accordance with prescribed safety standards
Recognizes emergency situations and initiates appropriate interventions, including code procedures, first aid, or CPR
Maintains controlled drug inventory in compliance with hospital and regulatory policies
Ensures crash cart and drug boxes are fully stocked, accurate, and appropriately dated
Assists with inventory management, ordering supplies, and notifying the coordinator when supplies are low
Participates in product evaluation to identify high-quality, cost-effective supplies and equipment
Maintains daily work logs and participates in patient follow-up activities
Rotates in on-call status as required by departmental needs
Actively participates in performance improvement initiatives, including evaluation, reporting, and follow-up recommendations
Documents patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and within required timeframes
Serves as a patient advocate while maintaining safety, dignity, and comfort throughout the procedural experience