Cath Lab RN II - Cardiac Intervention Specialist

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cath Lab-RN coordinates and provides care for cardiac patients through interventional procedures in a key clinical role. The nurse applies nursing process, critical thinking, and compassionate care to support patient autonomy and safety during procedures.

2 years of Cath Lab experience and an accredited nursing program are required, with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire. This on-site role in Jackson, MS emphasizes collaboration, teaching, and continuous improvement in care

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Cath Lab unit.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license with BLS within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer care for heart disease and heart attack patients by obtaining visual diagnostics of the arteries of the heart.
• Identify blockages, assisting the physician during procedures, and monitoring the patient’s status at other times.
• Administer interventional procedures like cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, pacemaker and/or defibrillator implantation, and related interventional or diagnostic procedures.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Provides patient, family, and/or significant other health teaching/education.
• Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
• Communicates/collaborates with others in providing patient care.
• Provides clinical leadership
• Supports lifelong learning
• Completes assigned goals.

Job description

The Cath Lab-RN coordinates and provides care for cardiac patients through interventional procedures in a key clinical role. The nurse applies nursing process, critical thinking, and compassionate care to support patient autonomy and safety during procedures.

2 years of Cath Lab experience and an accredited nursing program are required, with RN licensure and BLS within 14 days of hire. This on-site role in Jackson, MS emphasizes collaboration, teaching, and continuous improvement in care