Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
About The Position
The RN - CV assists the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization; pacemaker and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator implants; peripheral vascular and structural heart disease interventions; special procedures; and other procedures involving the cardiac and vascular systems. The role assists physicians in implementing and performing cardiac catheterization plans of care using A.O.R.N. aseptic technique, knowledge of cardiac and peripheral anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging techniques, nursing care standards, and principles of cardiovascular technology. The position involves work and call across multiple campuses. It is designated for Saint Luke's East Hospital and Saint Luke's South Hospital and requires a callback response within 30 minutes. The nurse may be required to work at all four campuses—Saint Luke's East, Saint Luke's Plaza, Saint Luke's North, and Saint Luke's South Hospitals—to meet staffing needs. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is a large faith-based care hospital offering specialized programs and services. Its network includes more than 600 physicians representing more than 60 medical specialties. The hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine and includes a physician residency program.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of applicable experience.
- Associate degree.
- Registered Nurse credential (various).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in providing care for patients undergoing cardiac, vascular, and related procedures.
- Assist physicians in implementing and performing cardiac catheterization plans of care.
- Apply A.O.R.N. aseptic technique, cardiac and peripheral anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging techniques, nursing care standards, and principles of cardiovascular technology.
- Work and take call across multiple campuses, with a callback response of 30 minutes or less.
- Work at Saint Luke's East, Saint Luke's Plaza, Saint Luke's North, and Saint Luke's South Hospitals when required to meet staffing needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
