Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Augusta Health Careers • Fishersville, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A registered professional nurse responsible for delivering patient care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. The nurse must provide care according to departmental policies and procedures and assess and interpret patient-status information to identify age-specific needs. The patient population ranges from adult to geriatric. The employee must be available for all scheduled cases and, when on call, be able to reach the hospital within 30 minutes.

Requirements

• Nursing diploma and/or associate degree in nursing.
• Meet educational requirements for applicable hospital certifications.
• Current, valid registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or a state participating in a compact agreement with Virginia.
• CPR and ACLS within three months of hire; BLS and ACLS certification are required.
• Meet at least one of the listed IAC nurse qualification criteria: Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN); advanced health care degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); certification in an interventional nursing specialty such as NP-C, CNS, CVRN, or CRN; or, in addition to RN credentials, RCIS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Cardiac rhythm recognition for adult cardiovascular catheterization.
• At least two years of critical care, emergency room, and/or cardiovascular catheterization nursing experience.
• Ability to work effectively within a patient-care team and adjust to sudden changes in case volume and patient-care acuity.
• Strong critical-care competencies, including cardiac rhythm recognition.
• Experience in resuscitation and code situations.
• Ability to accept criticism and persevere to improve personal performance.
• Ability to reach the hospital within 30 minutes when on call and be available for all scheduled cases.

Nice To Haves

• BSN or MSN.
• Experience and training in use of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump.
• Experience and training in hemodynamic monitoring.
• Experience and training in Point of Care testing, such as iStat, Accucheck, Oxicom, and Hemochron.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory procedures.
• Assess patient status and interpret information to identify patient requirements, including age-specific needs.
• Provide care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Communicate with patients and staff verbally, auditorily, and in writing using Augusta Health documentation.
• Coordinate patient care with other hospital services.
• Prioritize service functions and adapt to changes in case volume and patient-care acuity.
• Promote and maintain Augusta Health’s mission and service standards.
• Maintain a commitment to quality assurance.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Shift and weekend differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Onsite child care.

What This Job Offers

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