RN Staff Nurse Cardiac EP Lab - $10k sign on bonus - FT

Erlanger Health System•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Labs policies and procedures. Clinical competency is evaluated annually using a variety of mechanisms. It focuses on the population-specific needs of the customers served by the staff member.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing
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
Current Tennessee RN license
BLS completed before arrival to the unit/ department and maintained going forward
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS certification

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

Provides direct and/or indirect care of patients.
Assesses patients.
Administers pharmacological drugs as ordered.
Performs procedures.
Operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care.
Assists physician with procedures.
Maintains knowledge of sterile technique, Cath lab equipment, procedures and radiation safety.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
Assesses data reflective of the patient's status and interprets 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 Labs policies and procedures.