Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab

Augusta Health; Fishersville (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free onsite parking

Shift and weekend differentials

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite child care

Job summary

Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA is seeking a registered nurse to deliver patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for both inpatients and outpatients. Candidates must assess patient status and tailor care to adults and seniors per policy, with on-call flexibility and rapid 30-minute access to the hospital.

Required certifications include RN licensure in Virginia or a Compact state, CPR and ACLS within 3 months of hire, and several years in critical care or cath lab settings.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Virginia or Compact state.
• Current CPR and ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Two+ years in critical care, ED, or cardiovascular catheterization nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory for inpatients and outpatients.
• Assess patient data to identify age-specific needs (adult to geriatric).
• Maintain availability for all scheduled cases and reach hospital within 30 minutes when on call.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Cardiac Cath Lab

BLS

ACLS

RN licensure

On-call readiness

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

iStat

AccuCheck

Hemochron

IABP/Hemodynamic monitoring equipment

Job description

Job Details Description

A registered professional nurse responsible for the delivery of patient care to inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Must be able to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Population of these patients varies from adult to geriatric patients. Employee must be available for all schedules cases and be able to reach the hospital within 30-minutes when on call.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma and/or Associate Degree in Nursing Educational requirements per hospital certifications (Example: Stroke, Orthopedic/Spine) Current and valid Registered nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or from a state that is part of a Compact agreement with Virginia CPR ACLS within 3 months of hire

Required Training & Experience

• 5.1A Nurse(s) Required Training and Experience


• 5.1.1A The nurse(s) must be licensed and meet at least one of the following criteria:


• Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN)


• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required.Advanced health care degree or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required


• Certification in interventional nursing specialty such as Cardiac Nurse Practitioner (NP-C), Cardiovascular Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Cardiac Vascular Nursing (CVRN), Certified Radiology Nurse (CRN) In addition to the credential of RN: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) with the Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).


• 5.1.3A For adult cardiovascular catheterization: Cardiac rhythm recognition required


• Nurse(s) Required Training and Experience (established by IAC, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission)


• 1.5.1.2A At least two years of critical care and/or emergency room and/or cardiovascular catheterization nursing is required.

Preferred Qualifications: BSN, MSN

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work well within a patient care team.


• Ability to adjust to sudden changes in case volume and patient care acuity


• Able to communicate with patients and other staff - verbal, auditory, and in written form using Augusta Health documentation


• Strong critical care competencies with cardiac rhythm recognition


• Experience in resuscitation and code situations


• Experience and training in the use of the Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump


• Experience and training in Hemodynamic Monitoring


• Experience and training in the use of Point of Care testing, such as iStat,


• Accucheck, Oxicom, Hemochron


• Ability to accept criticism and persevere to improve personal performance


• Ability to coordinate patient care with other hospital services


• Ability to promote and maintain Augusta Health's mission and service standards


• Ability to prioritize service functions


• Commitment to Quality Assurance.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to promote work life balance.


• Free onsite parking.


• Shift and weekend differentials.


• Tuition reimbursement.


• Onsite child care.

Company Information

Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.

Equal Opportunity

Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.

Qualifications & Licenses

Qualifications Skills Preferred Required Years of Experience Expert Behaviors : Motivations : Education Required Associates Degree Nursing or better. Preferred Bachelors Science (Nursing) or better. Experience Required BLS and ACLS Currently licensed or eligible to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse Critical care, ED , or Cath Lab experience required. Preferred BSN strongly preferred, or currently enrolled in a RN to BSN program.

Licenses & Certifications Required Registered Nurse. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.