Cardiac Cath Lab Assistant Nurse Manager

Confidential; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of Washington University Medical Center, is seeking an experienced Staff Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Cath Lab. The role focuses on critical care nursing within a high-tech lab environment, with emphasis on patient safety, sedation, and airway management during interventional procedures.

Preferred candidates have 2–5 years in cath lab or procedural/critical care nursing, a valid RN license, and BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse licensure required.
• Experience in cardiac cath lab or electrophysiology preferred; if no cath lab, 2+ years of procedural or critical care nursing preferred.
• BLS/ACLS required or must obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care, supervise staff, and maintain equipment for procedures.
• Manage staffing plans, hires, training, and performance evaluations.
• Deliver conscious sedation and monitor sedation levels during lab procedures.

Skills

RN Licensure

Critical care nursing

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree- Nursing

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an RN interested in growing your career at an award winning hospital?

Great Leadership Opportunity!Benefits Eligible(4) 10 Hour Shifts - 7:00am-5:30pmNo Nights/Weekends/Holidays/Call

Additional Preferred Requirements1 Year Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology Lab Experience PreferredIf No Cath Lab Experience, at Least 2 Years of Procedural or Critical Care Nursing Expereince PreferredBLS/ACLS Required or Must Obtain within 90 Days of HireAccept BSN/MSN Candidates

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Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.The Cardiac Cath Lab, a division of the Cardiovascular Procedure Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is on the leading edge of technology. Patients have been among the first to benefit from advanced angioplasty techniques, valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve replacements. The Cardiac Cath Lab has a 97% success rate in acute interventional cases and a current rate of 100% of STEMI patients receiving emergency percutaneous cardiac intervention within 90 minutes. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills, clinical expertise and critical care skills to continually assess the patients' hemodynamic, neurologic and respiratory response to the varied procedures performed in the lab. The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering conscious sedation to patients during these procedures as well continually assessing their level of sedation and managing their airway. The Staff Nurse (RN) always puts the patients needs first by being a patient advocate in all aspects of care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Coordinates patient care, personnel management, maintenance of equipment, equipment purchased, and statistical accumulation.

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.May participate in the development of departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals. This includes responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.Provides and oversees patient care according to planned interventions with regard to their age and developmental needs to attain the patient's optimal level of wellness and documents according to policy.Creates and ensures implementation of a collaborative plan of care based on assessment, diagnosis and medical treatment.May support the review of staff hours worked vs scheduled hours and determine appropriate disposition if variation exists. Perform and approve daily payroll updates. Reconcile time cards, bonus tracking and coding approval. Prepare, coordinate and execute all staff communications; prepare huddle agendas and lead meeting. Determine staffing needs; make nursing assignments as well as assign overtime. Recommend effective annual increases. Interview staff for open positions; evaluate and conduct performance reviews as assigned; draft and issue corrective actions/coaching; follow up regarding any disciplinary action to determine compliance.Responsible for staff productivity and the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership. Conducts performance evaluations and makes recommendations on areas of improvement if needed.BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

EducationBachelor's Degree- Nursing

Experience2-5 yearsSupervisor ExperienceNo ExperienceLicenses & CertificationsRNPreferred RequirementsExperience5-10 yearsSupervisor Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer