Charge Nurse - Cath Lab

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary's Health Network in Reno, NV is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Cardiovascular Laboratory. The nurse leads the shift, directs staff, and ensures safe, efficient patient care for adult and geriatric populations.

You will communicate with physicians, assist with equipment readiness, monitor hemodynamic data, and participate in quality improvement activities to uphold high standards. BSN preferred; active RN license, BCLS/ACLS required on hire; one year CV lab or critical care experience

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• Active state RN license; required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
• One year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift and supervise staff in the Cardiovascular Laboratory.
• Direct and evaluate personnel; ensure proper use of time, equipment, and staff.
• Provide direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients; monitor and communicate patient status; participate in QA/QI activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Cardiovascular lab experience

Communication

Clinical supervision

Education

BSN preferred

RN license required

BCLS/ACLS required

1 year CV Lab or CCU experience

Job description

The Charge Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Directly communicates with all staff along with the Supervisor of the department. Assists the Department Supervisor in the daily operation of the unit, directing and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and staff. Ensure the efficient functions of the department. Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patient populations. Addresses the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care related to the surgical environment. Communicates with physician continuously and as needed about patient condition. Assists with the maintenance of equipment and inventory. Assesses procedure room or equipment functioning and readiness. Obtains supplies for individual cases and ensures all appropriate needs of the Cardiovascular Laboratory team are met. Monitors physiologic and hemodynamic data, as related to diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures performed in the cardiovascular lab. Monitors and records patients’ condition continuously while in the Cardiovascular lab. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
• Current BCLS, ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current; required.
• One (1) year clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab doing cardiac work or in a Critical Care area; required.