RN Cardiac Cath Lab

HCA•Gainesville, FL

59d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) RN is a specialized nurse responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. This role involves working closely with cardiologists, radiologic technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care before, during, and after catheterization procedures. Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including assessment, education, and obtaining informed consent. Monitor patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms during procedures. Administer medications and sedation as ordered. Assist physicians during procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker insertion, and electrophysiology studies. Maintain sterile technique and ensure proper functioning of equipment. Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring for complications and educating patients on recovery and discharge instructions. Document all aspects of patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(RN) Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Diploma
Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state(s) of practice and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and regulation.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for cardiac catheterization procedures, including assessment, education, and obtaining informed consent.
Monitor patients' vital signs and cardiac rhythms during procedures.
Administer medications and sedation as ordered.
Assist physicians during procedures such as angioplasty, stent placement, pacemaker insertion, and electrophysiology studies.
Maintain sterile technique and ensure proper functioning of equipment.
Provide post-procedure care, including monitoring for complications and educating patients on recovery and discharge instructions.
Document all aspects of patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.