Pediatric Cardiac Cath Lab RN – Interventional Specialist

CHKD Medical Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, VA seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse to assist in catheterization and related procedures under physician supervision. You will educate patients and families, participate in research, and maintain lab equipment in a pediatric setting.

Required are RN licensure in the state, an ADN or Nursing Diploma (BSN preferred), CPR/PALS/ACLS certifications, and experience with invasive cardiac protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience.
• BSN is preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of invasive cardiac procedure protocols, equipment and instrumentation is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills are necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing staff and other clinicians.
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS and ACLS certification required and/or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists physician in cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing, procedures following policies and regulations.
• Educates patients and families.
• Participates in research projects.
• Maintains cardiac cath lab and other diagnostic equipment.
• Initiates ongoing quality assurance.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Assists in establishing and updating cath lab policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient education

Research participation

Team collaboration

Education

Associated degree in Nursing / Diploma in Nursing

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Cardiac catheterization equipment

Job description

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters (CHKD) in Norfolk, VA seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse to assist in catheterization and related procedures under physician supervision. You will educate patients and families, participate in research, and maintain lab equipment in a pediatric setting.

Required are RN licensure in the state, an ADN or Nursing Diploma (BSN preferred), CPR/PALS/ACLS certifications, and experience with invasive cardiac protocols.