Cath Lab RN - GCMC

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,970 - 62,060; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Registered Nurse to supervise patient care through the nursing process in the Cath Lab/EP Lab, collaborating with physicians to ensure effective and safe cardiovascular procedures. The role emphasizes leadership, assessment, planning and evaluation, with a focus on quality outcomes.

The RN must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold Florida RN licensure, and maintain BLS (ACLS as required by unit).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Minimum of one-year critical care nursing experience.
• BLS certification current for 90 days after hire; ACLS may be required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Supervise patient care through the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to ensure quality patient care and outcomes.
• Assist Cardiologists with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab/EP Lab, including circulating and scrubbing duties.
• Perform 2nd circulating duties as needed and support the organization’s vision and mission.
• Apply knowledge of patient age and cultural diversity to nursing care and demonstrate strong customer service and performance improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Customer service skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/7:30:00AM to 4:00:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$33.37 - $45.05 / hour

Summary

Responsible for the supervision of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation based on established clinical nursing practice standards subscribed to by American Nurses Association and in accordance with the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Performs responsibilities in 5 areas of nursing practice: clinician, teacher, researcher, leadership, and professional development. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Assists Cardiologists with invasive cardiovascular procedures in the Cath Lab/EP Lab. Independently performs functions related to circulating, scrubbing, recording, and 2nd circulating. Supports the organization vision and mission. Uses knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through excellence in customer service and performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.

Experience: Minimum of one-year critical care nursing experience required.

Certification: Proof of American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date. For units that require American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), current for a minimum of 90 days after hire date.

License: Current RN licensure in the State of Florida.

Other: Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required.

Lee Health
is located in
Fort Myers/
Cape Coral,
Florida

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