CVOR First Assist RN - $38-64 per hour

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Benefits

Job summary

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab in Saint Louis, Missouri. The role involves perioperative nursing care, sedation administration, and collaboration with the surgical team as an RNFA where applicable. Prior Cardiac Cath Lab or OR experience is preferred; ADN/BSN candidates welcome.

Shift length is 10 hours (7:00am-5:30pm) with no nights, weekends, or holidays. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available for eligible external candidates, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• RN with nursing diploma or ADN/BSN acceptable.
• Excellent perioperative nursing care skills.
• Experience in Cardiac Cath Lab or OR preferred, RNFA training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative RN care in the Cardiac Cath Lab.
• Administer conscious sedation and monitor patient status during procedures.
• Collaborate with surgical team to support first assistant role as RNFA where applicable.

Skills

Cardiac Cath Lab experience

RN patient care

First assist in OR

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's - Nursing

Bachelor's Degree - Nursing

Job description

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab for a nursing job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Cardiac Cath Lab

Discipline: RN

Duration: Ongoing

Employment Type: Staff

Position Details

BJC HealthCare Job ID #114201

Posted job title: Cardiac Cath Lab First Assist RN

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Prior Operating Room or Cardiac Cath Experience Required
• Must Live within 30 Minutes of Barnes Jewish Hospital for Call Requirement
• Accept ADN/BSN/MSN Candidates
• Completed RNFA Program Preferred, but not Required

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus for Eligible External Candidates

Benefits Eligible

10 Hour Shifts - 7:00am-5:30pm

No Nights/Weekends/Holidays

Location

Barnes-Jewish Plaza Tower | Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish.org)

Best Hospitals in America - US News Ranking - Barnes-Jewish Hospital (barnesjewish.org)

OverviewBarnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Cardiac Cath Lab, a division of the Cardiovascular Procedure Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, is on the leading edge of technology. Patients have been among the first to benefit from advanced angioplasty techniques, valvuloplasty and percutaneous valve replacements. The Cardiac Cath Lab has a 97% success rate in acute interventional cases and a current rate of 100% of STEMI patients receiving emergency percutaneous cardiac intervention within 90 minutes. The Staff Nurse (RN) is an integral part of the patient care team using critical thinking skills, clinical expertise and critical care skills to continually assess the patients' hemodynamic, neurologic and respiratory response to the varied procedures performed in the lab. The Staff Nurse (RN) is responsible for administering conscious sedation to patients during these procedures as well continually assessing their level of sedation and managing their airway. The Staff Nurse (RN) always puts the patients needs first by being a patient advocate in all aspects of care.

Preferred Qualifications - Role Purpose

• Performs an expanded perioperative role as a first assistant to surgeons during surgical procedures in the operating room. RNFA works alongside the surgeon to provide direct patient care. Works as a professional colleague with the perioperative team and collaborates with the patient-designated support person, and other health care providers when making decisions to plan care.
• Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member. Pre-operatively performs a focused nursing assessment in reference to planned procedure. Analyzes the assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis. Identifies and communicates desired patient outcomes throughout the perioperative continuum.
• Functions as a member of the surgical team and contribute to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative department. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, efficiency, the environments, and the cost in planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care.
• Monitors patients response and modifies plan of care accordingly. Administers Medications according to standard nursing practice.Develops and manages an individual plan of care that directs the intervention(s) of the RNFA. Implements, manages, and coordinates the perioperative plan of care related to RNFA interventions. Evaluates patient progress towards attaining outcomes. Systematically evaluates quality of nursing practice.
• Participates in professional development and life long learning. Seeks out and participates in learning opportunities. Evaluates their practice in context with current professional practice standards, rules and regulations. Contributes to the professional growth of peers, colleagues and others.
• Integrates knowledge, skills, and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum to include patient and family education. Incorporates research findings into practice. Practices in an ethical manner using available resources to formulate ethical decisions. Advocates for individuals and groups related to perioperative health safety. Provides leadership in the profession and professional practice setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Education Nursing Diploma/Associate's - NursingExperience 2-5 years
• Supervisor Experience No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications RN

Preferred Requirements

• Education Bachelor's Degree - Nursing
• Licenses & Certifications Certified First Assistant
• Cert Nurse OR (CNOR)
• CERTIFIED RN FIRST ASSIST

Benefits and Legal Statement

• BJC Total Rewards: At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance
• *Not all benefits apply to all jobs
• To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

About BJC HealthCare

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

Benefits

Sign-On bonus