Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory Nurse

Veterans Health Administration • Columbia, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Laboratory (CCL) at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. The nurse manages care for inpatient and outpatient patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures, including pre-procedure assessment, patient and family education, procedural assistance, and post-procedure recovery. Care is based on age-specific needs and includes coordination of transitions across the continuum of care, support for patient self-management after discharge, and attention to Veterans’ goals of care and customer satisfaction.

The CCL RN may serve in pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, and physician-assistance roles. The nurse maintains proficiency in preparing, cleaning, and maintaining cardiology-specific equipment; helps plan for equipment replacement and future needs; responds to changes in patient condition and emergencies; and provides education about common clinical complications and responses. The role includes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, development and evaluation of policies and practice changes, support and feedback for peers, and responsibility for documented program or service outcomes.

This is a full-time federal position with Monday-to-Friday, eight- or ten-hour day shifts. On-call duty may be assigned, with a required 30-minute callback time. The position is not virtual, and telework is unavailable.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an approved school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or an eligible equivalent education pathway described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia, subject to the stated Graduate Nurse Technician exception.
• Meet the education, experience, and grade-determination criteria for the assigned nurse grade and level.
• U.S. citizenship, except where appointment of a non-citizen is permitted under VA policy.
• Ability to complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding requirements, including urinalysis for tentatively selected applicants in testing-designated positions and a background/security investigation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Nice To Haves

• Registration by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS), or a similar advanced certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Three to five years of experience in a Cardiac Catheterization or Electrophysiology Laboratory.
• At least one year of critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using age-specific considerations.
• Coordinate care, patient education, self-management, and transitions throughout the continuum of care, including support for Veterans’ goals of care.
• Administer medications and assist with procedures in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Deliver and manage care for inpatients and outpatients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures.
• Assess patients’ physical and mental status before procedures; provide procedural and pre- and post-procedure education; document responses and findings; and report changes.
• Function in pre-procedure assessment, post-procedure recovery, and physician-assistance roles as assigned.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to promote safe and effective care.
• Contribute to developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Provide peers with constructive feedback and foster a safe, supportive environment for healthcare professional development.
• Evaluate outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes, and document outcomes at the program or service level.
• Maintain proficiency in the maintenance, cleaning, and preparation of cardiology-specific equipment and assist with planning equipment replacement and future needs.
• Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate emergency responses, and provide education on common clinical complications and responses.
• Adapt the daily schedule to maximize efficiency.
• Follow facility policies for on-call response time when assigned call.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year: 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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