Cath Lab Rn Ii

Covenant Health; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 108,886,000 - 149,001,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This PRN/OCC, day shift position supports invasive cardiac procedures and patient care.

The role requires 2 years Cath Lab RN experience (3 RN years total), TN RN license with ACLS and CPR. You will prepare patients/equipment, record data, monitor vitals, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Cath Lab RN with TN license and ACLS/CPR certifications.
• Minimum 2 years Cath Lab RN experience; 3 total RN years.
• Provide nursing care during invasive cardiac procedures and coordinate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patient and equipment for catheterization procedures.
• Record hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data.
• Monitor patient vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
• Assist in teaching and training new staff in Cath Lab techniques.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care plans.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

RN license

ACLS

CPR

Patient care

Education

RN license - Tennessee

ACLS certification

CPR certification

Job description

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

PRN/OCC, Variable Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Cumberland Medical Center Overview:

Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee's largest nonprofit health system and a Becker's 'Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.'. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission, Cumberland Medical Center is an acute care hospital offering all private patient rooms as well as comprehensive care including cardiology, orthopedics, maternity, cancer treatment, and wound care. The hospital features emergency and critical care, surgical suites, and specialized programs such as imaging, cardiac rehab, sleep disorder care, and hyperbaric medicine, all in a family-oriented environment focused on exceptional patient care.

Position Summary:

Provides nursing services to Cardiac Catheterization Lab patients in accordance with established nursing standards and practices; sets-up electrical and hemodynamic transducers and amplifiers; records and obtains hemodynamic, electrical and angiographic data; assesses patient during invasive cardiac procedures and delivers therapy as required. Coordinates patient care with other health care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data by operating hemodynamic and electrical amplifiers and digital and line fluoroscopic equipment.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
• Develops and contributes to a plan of nursing care for the patient.
• Administers intravenous and oral medications to patients.
• Assists in the collection of arterial and venous blood samples and respiratory gases.
• Precepts/trains new employees/students in the techniques of cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology.
• Monitors patient's vital signs during and after cardiovascular procedures.
• Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Completes nursing history if appropriate.
• Assesses learning needs of patient and family, develops and initiates teaching plan.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members.
• Clinical expertise and knowledge of unit are such that complex physician issues are resolved without oversight or supervision.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customers needs.
• Provides 6 credit hours of in-service per year.
• Member of established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
• Functions as a role model to peers by cross-training to other departments, and serving as a resource person.
• Completes department specific checklist and any additional requirements as needed.
• Performs a variety of special projects and assignments relating to primary responsibility.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education
None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience
Minimum of two (2) years of Cath Lab experience, three (3) total years of RN experience.

Licensure Requirement
Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS, CPR certification required.