RN-Cath Recovery

Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants • Clearwater, FL

6d

About The Position

Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants (CCC) has been providing the highest level
of cardiovascular care to patients in the Tampa Bay region for over 50 years.
CCC physicians and advanced practitioners represent some of the finest and most
respected independent practitioners in the area. CCC provides a broad spectrum
of interventional, diagnostic and preventive cardiovascular services, and offers
patients comprehensive care backed by experience, expertise and technology.

Joining Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants is about being part of something
bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of
each person. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences
you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we
are even better.

The Recovery Room Nurse is responsible for providing skilled cardiac nursing
care during the pre and post catheterization period.

Requirements

• An Associate’s Degree in nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• A current Florida RN license and at least three years of professional nursing experience, with at least two years of advanced cardiac care experience (ie ER, ICU, CCU, Cath Lab).
• BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Cath Tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-procedure care for patients (i.e., nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, starts IV’s, preps area for cath, reviews procedure with patient).
• Administers medications intravenously, orally, and intramuscularly as directed by the physician.
• Monitors patient’s vital signs and implements post cath orders; clearly documents patient progress in the patient’s electronic record.
• Evaluates patient condition at all times and notifies physician of any problems.
• Performs CPR, defibrillates patient and operates temporary pacemakers when necessary.
• Provides any necessary assistance to patient or physician in emergency situations.
• Assists technical staff as necessary.
• Safely discharges patient from facility in accordance with physician orders and in compliance with established discharge criteria.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of all patient data.
• Maintains Recovery Room area in a clean, safe, and orderly state.

What This Job Offers

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