RN-Cardiac Cath-EP-Vascular

UAB St. Vincent's • Birmingham, AL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The RN-Cardiac Cath-EP-Vascular works in the Cardiovascular Services/Cath Lab at UAB St. Vincent’s Birmingham. The cardiac catheterization lab provides outpatient cardiac care using three fully equipped cath labs and two non-invasive labs. Services include diagnostic and interventional procedures such as heart catheterization and percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), advanced imaging including intravascular ultrasound (IVUS and OCT), and functional assessments (FFR/iFR). The nurse works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide coordinated patient care.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts. The role provides direct nursing care under the healthcare organization’s established policies, procedures, and protocols; implements and monitors care plans; coordinates care among disciplines; carries out physician and nursing orders; and helps coordinate discharge planning.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, obtained within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Licensed Associate Professional Registered Nurse credential from the Alabama Board of Nursing, obtained before hire or job transfer.
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing.
• Professional nursing licensure at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator among disciplines to support well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patients’ discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (for eligible positions).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible positions).
• Associate Assistance Program (for eligible positions).
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (for eligible positions).

What This Job Offers

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