Registered Nurse II - Peds Cath Lab

Medical University of South Carolina • Charleston, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II works in the Pediatric Catheterization Lab and reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists with complex technical procedures, demonstrates a high level of technical competency, and uses initiative and ingenuity. The role supports special cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures for patients ranging from neonates to adults with congenital heart conditions. The nurse functions proficiently during heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures, and needs a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.

The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab includes two state-of-the-art labs capable of hybrid operating-room procedures, supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, plus on-call duty. The position requires at least one year of registered-nurse work experience and at least one year of pediatric ICU experience; the description also identifies two years in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing as preferred. A Bachelor of Nursing degree is preferred. RNs hired on or after July 1, 2013, with an associate or diploma in nursing must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and earn a BSN within four years of hire or reclassification. South Carolina or compact-state RN licensure is required. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required within six months of hire.

The role involves continuous or frequent standing, sitting, walking, fine and gross motor activity, reaching, bending, and other physical tasks, as well as occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted. It requires the ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and to work overtime as required. MUSC is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the federal E-Verify program.

Requirements

• At least one year of work experience as a registered nurse.
• At least one year of pediatric ICU experience is required; the job-description summary states this is preferably cardiac ICU experience.
• 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.
• A strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
• Ability to perform the listed physical and sensory functions, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds unassisted and exerting up to 50 pounds of force.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations and work overtime as required.
• RNs 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 hire or reclassification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing degree.
• Two years in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with complex technical procedures in the pediatric catheterization lab under limited supervision.
• Provide nursing support for special cardiovascular, electrophysiology, and interventional procedures for patients from neonates through adults with congenital cardiac conditions.
• Function proficiently during heart catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, ablations, and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures.
• Demonstrate high technical competency, initiative, and ingenuity while practicing with limited supervision.

What This Job Offers

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