Registered Nurse - Cath Lab - Full Time - Day Shift
About The Position
The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides nursing care to the patient during pre and post-procedure phases. The RN assists in performing interventional procedures like cardiac catheterizations, valvuloplasties, angioplasties, and stents. Other procedures include inserting pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse will circulate cases, administer moderate sedation, pain medication, and any other medications ordered by the physician during the procedure. The nurse initiates or maintains medication drips to manage the patient hemo-dynamically and conducts point-of-care lab testing as ordered.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- RN license active in the state of Missouri
- Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date
- Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire date
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate effective leadership abilities
- Exhibits valuable time management skills
- Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Previous nursing experience
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients during pre and post-procedure phases.
- Assist in performing interventional procedures such as cardiac catheterizations, valvuloplasties, angioplasties, and stents.
- Assist in inserting pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs).
- Circulate cases.
- Administer moderate sedation, pain medication, and other physician-ordered medications during procedures.
- Initiate or maintain medication drips to manage patient hemodynamics.
- Conduct point-of-care lab testing as ordered.
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Retirement with Employer Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
