Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse: Lead Care & Procedures

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Boise, Idaho seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Registered Nurse. You will deliver expert care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, educate patients and families, and coordinate care transitions across the continuum.

The role requires flexibility, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and may include on-call duties. Responsibilities include assessing patients before and after procedures, maintaining cath lab

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required for patient care.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program with state licensure.
• RN license in the United States.
• Bridge program option for BSN via master's level program.
• State licensure upon completion.
• Foreign nursing graduates must obtain degree equivalency validation.
• Current full and unrestricted RN registration in the U.S.
• GNT exception allows temporary appointment pending licensure.
• VA qualification standards may apply for grade determination.
• Preferred: two years of specialized nursing experience in the Cardiac Cath Lab and two years of sedation nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for inpatient and outpatient cardiac procedures.
• Educate patients and families and manage transitions of care.
• Collaborate in development and revision of policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Deliver care for diagnostic and therapeutic cardiology procedures.
• Assess patients pre-procedure and document responses; educate on pre/post-care.
• Partner with patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions.
• Maintain cath lab equipment and prep for procedures; respond to emergencies.

Skills

English language proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Emergency response

Care coordination

Education

RN license (state)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Nursing accreditation standards knowledge

Tools

Cardiac cath lab equipment

ACLS/BLS certification

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Boise, Idaho seeks a Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Registered Nurse. You will deliver expert care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures, educate patients and families, and coordinate care transitions across the continuum.

The role requires flexibility, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and may include on-call duties. Responsibilities include assessing patients before and after procedures, maintaining cath lab