RN Staff - Cath Lab (New Outpatient Cardiology Center)

St. Tammany Health System • Covington, LA

85d • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

The Cath Lab RN is responsible and accountable for planning, directing, & participating in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures of a diagnostic and therapeutic nature. Performs essential functions needed to carry out moderate/conscious sedation, diagnostic angiography, cardiovascular interventional procedures, pacemaker implants, etc.

Requirements

• Current RN Louisiana licensure.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off
• Must possess good physical health.
• Lifting at least 50 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred.
• Candidates with previous cardiac nursing experience or other procedural experience such as endoscopy, interventional radiology, surgery, etc. may be considered.
• CCRN or CVRN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and providing care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Planning, directing, & participating in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures of a diagnostic and therapeutic nature.
• Performs essential functions needed to carry out moderate/conscious sedation, diagnostic angiography, cardiovascular interventional procedures, pacemaker implants, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level