Cardiac Cath Lab RN – Interventional Special Procedures

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Generous PTO

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with company match

Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology (Special Procedures). You will provide specialized nursing care before, during, and after procedures, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires DC RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2 years of Cath Lab/IR experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• DC RN License required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Cath Lab, IR, or procedural nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Requires ONS/ONCC certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures.
• Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, obtaining informed consent verification, initiating IV access, and providing patient/family education.
• Monitor patients during procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and moderate sedation administration/monitoring in accordance with hospital policy.
• Assist physicians during procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty, stent placement, thrombectomy, embolization, biopsies, vascular interventions, and other minimally invasive procedures.
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including hemodynamic monitoring systems, contrast injectors, and emergency resuscitation equipment.
• Recognize and respond to complications or emergencies, including arrhythmias, respiratory distress, bleeding, or cardiac arrest situations.
• Provide post-procedure recovery care, including sheath removal, hemostasis management, monitoring for complications, and discharge education.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.
• Adhere to infection prevention, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and department competency programs.

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology (Special Procedures). You will provide specialized nursing care before, during, and after procedures, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires DC RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2 years of Cath Lab/IR experience; BSN preferred.