Registered Nurse, Cardiac Cath Lab, Day Shift - VUH

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse applies the nursing process to plan and implement patient care, provide patient and family education, and support continuity-of-care planning. The nurse communicates relevant information to the care team, collaborates to establish patient goals, evaluates progress, and pursues professional learning in accordance with Board of Nursing standards.

The nurse joins a high-acuity Cardiac Cath Lab team involved in diagnostic cardiac catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions, structural heart procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and care for adults with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions. The role supports invasive cardiac procedures, provides real-time patient monitoring, and works closely with physicians, technologists, and other procedural team members in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

This is a full-time day-shift position, scheduled 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, three days per week. The schedule includes call rotation with a 30-minute response-time requirement and occasional Saturday coverage based on procedural needs. The role requires a graduate of an approved discipline-specific program, registered nurse licensure, and one year of relevant work experience.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
• Registered Nurse licensure.
• One year of relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient cardiology, ICU, or stepdown experience.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and hemodynamic interpretation.
• Adult acute care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in establishing the plan of care, coordinate and implement care delivery, and anticipate patient care needs across the continuum.
• Analyze comprehensive information about patient care and management to determine nursing diagnoses.
• Use the nursing process to evaluate patient progress toward goals and apply appropriate interventions to support effective outcomes.
• Employ strategies that promote health and a safe, healthy environment.
• Provide patient and family education and support continuity-of-care planning.
• Communicate pertinent patient and family information to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, technologists, and multidisciplinary teams during cardiac procedures and patient care.
• Participate in the call rotation and provide occasional Saturday coverage based on procedural needs.

Benefits

• Affordable high-quality health plan options.
• Dental and/or vision plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (flex PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance, subject to maximums.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Subsidized backup childcare.
• Inpatient nursing supplemental pay program may be available.

What This Job Offers

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