Registered Nurse II - Peds Cath Lab

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

Our Peds Cath Lab provides comprehensive care for congenital heart patients whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex and rapidly changing. Provides moderate sedation during the heart cath procedures, appropriately monitoring and documenting vital signs. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
• A minimum of one year of ICU work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides moderate sedation during the heart cath procedures
• Appropriately monitoring and documenting vital signs
• Provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process
• Delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees