Cath Lab RN II - Interventional Cardiac Care Leader

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Cath Lab RN to coordinate and provide care for cardiac patients undergoing interventional procedures, using the nursing process to support patient autonomy and dignity.

The role requires a graduate nursing program, at least 2 years in a Cath Lab, and RN licensure with BLS within 14 days of hire; on-site responsibilities include assisting physicians during procedures, monitoring patients, and delivering ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• 2 years experience in a Cath Lab unit.
• RN license required; BLS certification 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.
• 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.

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a Cath Lab RN to coordinate and provide care for cardiac patients undergoing interventional procedures, using the nursing process to support patient autonomy and dignity.

The role requires a graduate nursing program, at least 2 years in a Cath Lab, and RN licensure with BLS within 14 days of hire; on-site responsibilities include assisting physicians during procedures, monitoring patients, and delivering ongoing education.