RN Cardiac Cath Lab

HCA Healthcare • Augusta, GA

12d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of assigned patients. The role cares for cardiac and peripheral procedural patients and includes post-sheath-removal care, recognizing groin complications, interpreting EKGs, and recognizing and reporting abnormal laboratory values to physicians. The nurse prepares patients for invasive procedures according to policy, manages patient flow, provides therapeutic and general nursing care, and maintains patient records and examination results. Patients served include adults ages 18–64 and geriatric patients ages 65 and older.

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 a current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification.
• Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider certification from the AHA or American Red Cross within six months of hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Health Care Provider certification from the AHA or American Red Cross.
• One to two years of previous experience.
• Previous emergency, pre-hospital, or critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect total nursing care to assigned patients.
• Care for cardiac and peripheral procedural patients, including post-sheath-removal care.
• Recognize 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, preparation for exams, 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

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, 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 and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

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