RN Cardiac Cath Lab
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab, you provide direct and indirect total nursing care for your patient assignment. You care for cardiac and peripheral procedural patients, including post-sheath-removal care, recognition of groin complications, EKG interpretation, and recognition and reporting of abnormal laboratory values to the physician. The role serves adult patients ages 18–64 and geriatric patients ages 65 and older. You are the subject matter expert for invasive procedures and prepare patients according to policy. You also coordinate patient flow, provide general and therapeutic nursing care, and maintain and review patient records and test results.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; an Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required.
- Hold a Registered Nurse license in the state of practice and/or an active Compact/Multi-State RN license.
- Hold current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification.
Nice To Haves
- Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider certification; if not already held, it must be obtained within 6 months of hire or transfer.
- 1–2 years of previous experience preferred.
- Previous emergency, pre-hospital, or critical care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect total nursing care for assigned patients.
- Care for cardiac and peripheral procedural patients, including post-sheath-removal care and recognition of groin complications.
- Interpret EKGs and recognize and report abnormal laboratory values to physicians.
- Prepare patients appropriately for invasive procedures according to policy.
- Manage patient flow, including screening, exam preparation, general nursing care, and arranging testing and admissions.
- Provide therapeutic services necessary for patient care.
- Maintain and review patient records, including posting test and examination results.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off and paid family leave
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family-building benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans
- Auto and home insurance
- Legal counseling
- Identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
