Registered Nurse - Cath Lab
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular assists the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in providing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator implants, peripheral vascular interventions, structural heart disease interventions, special procedures, and other procedures involving the cardiac and vascular systems. The RN assists physicians in implementing and performing cardiac catheterization plans of care using A.O.R.N. aseptic technique standards, knowledge of cardiac and peripheral anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging techniques, nursing care standards, and principles of cardiovascular technology. The position requires work and call coverage across multiple campuses. It is designated for Saint Luke's East Hospital and Saint Luke's South Hospital, with a callback response time of 30 minutes or less. The RN may also be required to work at Saint Luke's East, Plaza, North, and South Hospitals to meet staffing needs. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is a 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.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Ability to meet the multi-campus work and call requirements, including a callback response time of 30 minutes or less.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in caring for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization and other cardiac and vascular procedures.
- Assist with care for pacemaker and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator implants, peripheral vascular interventions, structural heart disease interventions, and special procedures.
- Implement and perform cardiac catheterization plans of care using applicable aseptic technique, anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging, nursing care, and cardiovascular technology principles.
- Provide multi-campus work and call coverage, including a callback response time of 30 minutes or less.
- Work at Saint Luke's East, Plaza, North, and South Hospitals when required to meet staffing needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
