Cath Lab RN – Cardiac Care Specialist

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Florida is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the cardiac catheterization laboratory. The role covers diversified technical and clinical duties, nursing care using the nursing process, and adherence to professional standards.

The nurse will support staff and participate in patient education in a high-acuity cath lab setting. Candidates should have an Associate's degree with BSN preferred, and 1–2 years of critical care experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• BSN within 3 years of hire/transfer into the position.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred; CCRN is preferred.

Skills

Sheath removal

Patient transport

Cardiac meds knowledge

Team leadership

Annual competencies

Patient education

Supply management

On-call

Verbal communication

Inter-unit communication

Conscious sedation

West call time?

Education

Associate's degree

BSN degree

Graduate of accredited nursing school

BSN within 3 years of hire

Job description

Overview

Performs diversified technical and clinical responsibilities in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Provides nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process; performs technical nursing functions; and upholds the standard of practice of a professional nurse in caring for patients. The Registered Nurse is expected to perform all staff nurse activities.
Qualifications

Required Education:Associate's degree. Specific course work: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. New hires effective June 14, 2017, must have a BSN degree from an accredited school of nursing within three (3) years of hire or transfer into the position. New hires or transfers into in the position between August 1, 2013 and June 13, 2017 must abide with the conditions in his or her offer letter and the verbiage in the job description signed upon hire or transfer into the position. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to August 1, 2013 will be grandfathered.Preferred Education:BSN, CCRNNecessary Skills:1. Perform sheath removals as needed.2. Transport patients using cath lab protocols.3. Be familiar with cardiac medications and complications.4. Ability to lead patient care with team members.5. Complete annually unit based competencies.6. Perform patient education.7. Maintain supply control in unit. Perform patient education.8. Ability to work well under pressure.9. Good verbal communication.10. Ability to uphold professional communication with other units within facility.11. Administer conscious sedation.12. Able to take call timeRequired Licensure/Certifications:Licensed to practice nursing in the State of FloridaBLS from the American Heart Association is requiredACLS from the American Heart Association is requiredProfessional Certification PreferredFor team members working at the St Johns location, NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) is required within 30 days of hire or transfer. Must be issued through Blue Cloud, Apex Innovations, or American Heart Assoc.Required Experience:1-2 years Critical Care experiencePreferred Experience:Invasive Lab, CCU, ER, ICU