RN Cath Lab

Carteret Health Care • Morehead City, NC

78d

About The Position

The Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in radiology and other ancillary areas of the hospital.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.
• Minimum 2 years critical care CCU or ED nursing experience.
• Current ACLS certifications or obtained within 6 months of employment.
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Competency trained in conscious sedation.
• Maintains good physical and emotional well-being.
• Works effectively with others, possessing tact, discretion and diplomacy.
• Possesses a sense of responsibility, initiative and honesty.
• Evidence of knowledge and ability to use proper channels of communication
• Stamina -- Capable of standing/walking for long periods of time (2-4 hours).
• Strength -- Minimally capable of: Free lifting 35 pounds. Pushing stretchers/beds under loads of 200-500 pounds, with assistance. Lifting patients up to 250 pounds with staff/mechanical assistance.
• Reflexes/Agility -- Minimally capable of: Frequent stooping, kneeling, reaching, bending, during 8-12 hour shift. Responding to sudden, unexpected movements of patients. Responding quickly and effectively to emergencies; i.e., chemical spills (medications, IV fluids), infectious exposures, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling (bodily fluids), medical equipment.
• Hearing and Visual Acuity Capable of hearing and responding to patients/staff/others who cannot be visualized. Visual acuity/color perception that permits patient assessment, monitoring devices/readouts.
• Dexterity -- Handwriting skills to facilitate documentation for patient care, handling of equipment and laboratory specimens.
• CPR -- Has the ability to combine the necessary physical requirements to perform CPR as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the nursing care of patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in radiology and other ancillary areas of the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees