Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory

Tidelands Health • Georgetown, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse - Catheterization Laboratory is responsible for the provision of nursing care based on standards of care and professional nursing practice; accountable for the outcomes of nursing care delivered.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing. (ADN) Required
• Ability to work with patients, families, physicians and other health care providers with a high level of customer service orientation required.
• Must be proficient in using Electronic Health Record (EMR) for patient-level care and coordination.
• Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must have ability to collaborate with others to improve quality and address needs.
• Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation with South Carolina Board of Nursing Required
• Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. (BSN) Preferred
• Master's Degree in Nursing. (MSN) Preferred
• Critical care experience Preferred
• Previous Interventional Cath Lab nursing Preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations.
• Assist physician in the catheterization, angioplasty and pacemaker implantations processes.
• Keep patients calm and relaxed during procedures where they’re required to be awake.
• Administer appropriate medicine when needed.
• Perform proper after procedure care.
• Check vital signs of the patient with proper care.
• Provide education about medications and care to the patients and families before the discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree