Registered Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare leader is seeking a Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN for their Kansas City location. This role involves preparing patients for procedures, collaborating with medical teams, and ensuring optimal patient care during cardiovascular treatments. The successful candidate must have a BSN and an active RN license, along with relevant clinical experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid vacation, and tuition reimbursement options.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance options

Qualifications

• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire.
• Current ACLS certificate upon hire.
• One (1) year of clinical experience in a cardiovascular lab or critical care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and educate patients for cardiac procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians during diagnostic procedures.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments and document care.
• Act swiftly in emergencies using ACLS protocols.
• Counsel patients and families on post-procedure care.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Emergency management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: up to $20k

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shifts Available: Days

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center—Kansas City, MO

A Cardiac Catheterization Lab RN plays a crucial role in the cardiac catheterization lab, focusing on the care of patients undergoing cardiovascular procedures. Primary responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures such as angioplasties and stent placements, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications. Cath Lab RNs work closely with cardiologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure the smooth execution of procedures, maintain sterile environments, and manage any complications that might arise.

Additionally, Cath Lab RNs provide pre- and post-procedure education and support to patients and their families, ensuring they understand the process and recovery steps. Cath Lab RNs' expertise and quick decision-making skills are vital in emergency situations, making them indispensable members of the cardiac care team.

Benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but are not limited to):

• Prepare and educate patients for cardiac catheterization and other specialized procedures. Monitor vital signs and procedural outcomes to deliver optimal care.
• Collaborate with physicians and technologists to assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures. Maintain sterility and proper equipment functioning.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and diligently document care plans, procedural outcomes, and patient progress in accordance with hospital policy.
• Act swiftly in emergency situations, utilizing ACLS protocols to manage potential cardiac complications during procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including cardiologists, technicians, and other nursing staff, to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
• Counsel patients and families about procedural details, post-procedure care, potential risks, and lifestyle modifications for better cardiac health.

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) license required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained current
• Current ACLS certificates upon hire and maintained current
• One (1) year of clinical experience in a cardiovascular lab doing cardiac work or in a critical care area is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf