RN, Cath Lab

CarolinaEast•New Bern, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs the patient care aspect of diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath/EP lab procedures. Preps and recovers patient pre/post cath. Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs. Maintains continuity of care for patients while they are in the cardiac cath lab, prepares charts for procedures. Operate POC testing as required. The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintains a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment. Must take emergency call with a 30 minute response time.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing.
Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience as a Critical Care Nurse preferred.
ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current.
As a condition of continued employment staff members must maintain current status at all times and not allows his/her certification/licensure/ registry to expire or he or she will no longer be compliant with the requirement of the job description.

Responsibilities

Performs the patient care aspect of diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath/EP lab procedures.
Preps and recovers patient pre/post cath.
Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs.
Maintains continuity of care for patients while they are in the cardiac cath lab.
Prepares charts for procedures.
Operate POC testing as required.
Maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations.
Foster an environment of collaboration and respect.
Maintains a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment.
Must take emergency call with a 30 minute response time.