Registered Nurse II - Peds Cath Lab
About The Position
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II works in the Pediatric Catheterization Lab, which includes two state-of-the-art labs capable of hybrid OR procedures and a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. Reporting to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager, the RN works under limited supervision, performs and assists with complex technical procedures, and demonstrates high technical competency, initiative, and ingenuity. The role provides nursing support for cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures for patients ranging from neonates to adults with congenital cardiac conditions. The RN functions proficiently during heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures, and must have strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with on-call duties. The position is 40 hours per week.
Requirements
- At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
- 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) certifications are required within six months of hire.
- RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma degree in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.
- Strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to meet the stated physical and mental requirements, including standing, sitting, walking, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted, and working rotating shifts and overtime as required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Nursing degree.
- At least two years of pediatric ICU or stepdown experience, preferably cardiac, or procedural care nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with complex technical procedures in the Pediatric Catheterization Lab.
- Provide nursing support for cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures for patients ranging from neonates to adults with congenital cardiac conditions.
- Function proficiently during heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures.
- Operate with high technical competency and demonstrate initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
