RN Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab Fulltime with Call
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect care of patients. The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Assesses patients, administers pharmacological drugs as ordered, performs procedures, operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care, and assists physician with procedures. The RN must be familiar with sterile technique, Cath lab equipment, procedures and radiation safety. The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Cardiac Cath Lab's policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
- Current Tennessee RN license
- BLS completed before arrival to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
- Current ACLS certification
- Current PALS certification
- Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills
- Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations
- Knowledge of current trends and new developments in the cardiovascular arena
- Familiar with sterile technique, Cath lab equipment, procedures and radiation safety
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Previous clinical experience as an RN-CVS in a Cardiac Cath Lab
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred and highly encouraged after one year.
Responsibilities
- Assesses patients
- Administers pharmacological drugs as ordered
- Performs procedures
- Operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care
- Assists physician with procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
