Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab

Lifepoint Health • Morganton, NC

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About The Position

DLP Cardiac Partners, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse to support diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures for adult patients. The role assists cardiologists and may involve circulating, monitoring, and scrubbing procedures, as well as some pre- and post-procedure care. The nurse provides patient-centered care through assessment and management of cardiac patients and communicates effectively with patients and the care team.

The position is based in Morganton, North Carolina, and follows a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. DLP Cardiac Partners operates fixed hospital-based labs and mobile units at locations throughout North Carolina.

Requirements

• Current active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact license; relocating candidates must update licensure to their new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• At least two years of RN Cath Lab or Interventional Radiology experience.
• Experience working with hemodynamic waveforms and vaso-active medications.
• Ability to read and recognize EKGs and dysrhythmias.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
• Assist cardiologists with diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, including circulating, monitoring, and/or scrubbing.
• Provide some pre- and post-procedure care.
• Supervise, teach, and delegate to other personnel performing activities related to nursing care.
• Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.
• Formulate individualized plans of care, revise them in response to the patient's treatment, and evaluate their effectiveness daily.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family, following the chain of command as appropriate.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, including transfers, discharge, referrals, and spiritual or psychosocial support needs.
• Assess patient and family learning needs and provide education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Advocate for patients' physical and emotional well-being and protect their rights.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed