Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse: Circulating & Procedural Expert

Cardio-Kidney Vascular Care LLC; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardio-Kidney Vascular Care LLC in Kansas seeks a Registered Nurse for the cardiac cath lab. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient needs before, during, and after procedures, circulating or assisting, and ensuring aseptic technique.

The candidate must hold a Kansas RN license, have strong ACLS skills, and be able to prioritize duties while advocating for patient safety. NIHSS may be required upon starting. Excellent teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years cardiac cath lab experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge in cardiac rhythm interpretation.
• Strong ACLS skills.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Kansas RN license.
• Communicates and works effectively with people.
• Maintains current BLS/ACLS certification.
• NIHSS certificate required upon starting position.

Responsibilities

• Review patient's chart for medications, history and physical, labs, and plan for procedure.
• Use clinical assessment skills to determine patient needs.
• Recognize and report changes in patient status.
• Process physician's orders in a timely manner.
• Prioritize patient needs, physician requests, and interdepartmental workflow.
• Document all pertinent information into the patient chart.
• Provide medications as ordered.
• Act as an advocate in providing safe delivery of care.
• Complete Nursing Assessment Notes timely.
• Circulate/assist on cardiac/vascular/nephrology procedures.
• Utilize infection prevention measures.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Demonstrate sterile technique.
• Assist physician with patient assessment.
• Provide a safe and private environment.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab experience

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

ACLS skills

Nursing communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Kansas RN license

Tools

NIHSS certificate

Job description

Cardio-Kidney Vascular Care LLC in Kansas seeks a Registered Nurse for the cardiac cath lab. The role involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient needs before, during, and after procedures, circulating or assisting, and ensuring aseptic technique.

The candidate must hold a Kansas RN license, have strong ACLS skills, and be able to prioritize duties while advocating for patient safety. NIHSS may be required upon starting. Excellent teamwork is essential.