RN Cath Lab

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville • Madisonville, KY

10d

About The Position

Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville employees are responsible for perpetuating the organization’s Vision, Mission, and Values. The RN Cath Lab supervises and directs services provided by the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and functions as both a primary caregiver and charge nurse. The employee collaborates with members of the multidisciplinary team to create a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing elective or emergent diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

The role serves adult and geriatric patients and requires an understanding of their cognitive, physical, and emotional development.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current state licensure.
• BLS certification.
• EKG recognition class completed before the end of orientation.
• Moderate Sedation competency education completed before the end of orientation.
• Demonstrated understanding of the cognitive, physical, and emotional development of adult and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification is preferred within 3 months of employment and must be obtained no later than 6 months from the date of employment.
• Two years of Critical Care or Telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct services provided by the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.
• Provide care as a primary caregiver and function as charge nurse.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to create a therapeutic environment for patients undergoing elective or emergent diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures.

What This Job Offers

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