CATH LAB SPECIALTY RN

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkwest Medical Center, part of Covenant Health in Knoxville, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This full-time, day-shift role involves preparing patients and equipment, recording hemodynamic data, and delivering patient-centered care during invasive cardiac procedures.

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of cath lab experience, a TN RN license, and ACLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years Cath Lab experience.
• RN license in TN with ACLS and CPR.
• Knowledge of cardiac procedures and electrophysiology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures and calibrates transducers.
• Obtains and records hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data.
• Attends to patient needs during cardiac studies.
• Develops and contributes to a nursing care plan.
• Administers intravenous and oral medications.
• Assists in blood gas collection and specimen handling.
• Precepts/trains new staff in cath lab techniques.
• Monitors vital signs during and after procedures.
• Participates in life-saving measures including CPR.

Skills

Cath Lab experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in TN

ACLS

CPR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Catheterization Lab

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Parkwest Overview:

Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiacexpertisewith the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care.It’sconsistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, ParkwestMedicalCenter,marriescutting-edgetechnology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and ourunits, visitCovenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities.

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.
• Possesses clinical expertise and knowledge of unit to resolve complex physician issues without oversight or supervision.
• Responds appropriately and timely to patients, physicians and other customer’s needs.
• Provides 9 credit hours of in‑service per year.
• Serves as a member of an established active hospital or department committee or subcommittee with 75% participation in meetings.
• Functions as a role model to peers by cross‑training 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.
• Performs 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:

Three (3) years of Cath Lab experience required and clinical expertise and knowledge for structural heart, high risk PTCI, peripheral vascular, carotid intervention, T-car, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablations, and cardiac resynchronization management as demonstrated by observation and documented on a competency checklist.

Licensure Requirement:

Valid RN license with State of TN; ACLS and CPR certification required.