Cardiac Cath Nurse Clinician III - Galveston

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks an experienced RN with critical care or Cardiac Cath Lab/EP Lab experience to support cardiac procedures close to hospital protocol. The role requires a Texas RN license, with certification preferred; new hires may complete required cardiovascular certifications after training.

The nurse collaborates within the cath/EP team to manage emergencies and deliver patient-centered care. Responsibilities include assisting in interventional procedures, adhering to ANA

Qualifications

• RN with critical care and/or Cath/EP experience, intermediate care experience or two years of clinical RN experience.
• Must possess and maintain a current license to practice in Texas.
• Cardiovascular certifications preferred; required upon completion of training after hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, vascular and interventional procedures.
• Performs emergency procedures associated with catheterization.
• Follows standards under credentialed cardiology staff and works in a team.
• Functions as a resource for Cath Lab Nurses and supports the interdisciplinary team.
• Manages contingency situations and provides patient-centered care per ANA standards.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab

EP Lab experience

Emergency procedures

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Texas RN license

Job description

Must be within 30 minutes of Hospital to meet call requirement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

RN with critical care and/or Cath/EP experience, intermediate care experience or two years of clinical RN experience.

Must possess and maintain a current license or valid permit to practice in Texas.

Cardiovascular certification such as CVRN II or higher, CCRN, RCIS, RCES preferred, however, once hired certification is required upon completion of training.

JOB SUMMARY:

Competent Clinician. Possesses knowledge and skill to meet standards for competent professional nursing practice as specified in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cardiac Cath Lab) and Electrophysiology Laboratory (EP Lab) procedures and equipment.

Independently assists in cardiac catheterization as well as electrophysiology, vascular and interventional procedures.

Competently performs emergency procedures associated with catheterization procedure.

Follows established standards and practices under the direction of a credentialed invasive cardiologist and electrophysiologist.

Competently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

Practice is characterized by predominantly interdependent decision-making.

Practice is problem focused and patient centered in the manner care is provided and able to manage unexpected or emergency situations.

Serves as a resource for Cath Lab - Nurse Clinician I or II.

Can manage commonly seen contingency situations that arise in the department.

Provides patient care through nursing practices based upon the American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Nursing Process and UTMB’s three domains for competency and advancement: Professional Practice, and Professional Performance.

Values specialty unit, nursing, and institutional strategic initiatives and health system goals.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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