Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System seeks an experienced RN for our Interventional Cardiovascular unit. The RN will assist physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker and ICD implants, and peripheral/vessel procedures across multiple Saint Luke's campuses.

The role requires knowledge of aseptic technique, cardiovascular anatomy, and radiographic imaging principles, with a 1-year experience and an Associate Degree in nursing.

Qualifications

• 1 year of applicable experience.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Registered Nurse with an Associate Degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist interventional cardiology physicians during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterizations and related procedures.
• Implement and perform a cardiac catheterization plan of care using aseptic technique and knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy.
• Provide patient care across multiple campus sites and call shifts as needed.

Skills

BLS

Education

RN – Associate Degree

Job description

Job Description The RN - CV assists the Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist in providing care for patients undergoing diagnostic cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiac catheterization, pacemaker and automatic internal cardiac defibrillator implants, peripheral vascular interventions, structural heart disease interventions, special procedures, and other procedures involving the cardiac and vascular systems.

Incumbents in this position assist physicians by implementing and performing a cardiac catheterization plan of care using standards of A.O.R.N. aseptic technique, cardiac and peripheral anatomy and physiology, radiographic imaging technique, standards of nursing care, and principles of cardiovascular technology.

Position requires multi-campus work and multi-campus call. Position is designated for Saint Luke's Hospital and Saint Luke's North Hospital and requires a 30 minute, or less, callback response.

Position is required to work at all four campuses (Saint Luke's East, Saint Luke's Plaza, Saint Luke's North and Saint Luke's South Hospitals) when required to meet staffing needs.

Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City is one of the largest faith-based care hospitals in the region offering many specialized programs and services.

Our network of more than 600 physicians represents more than 60 medical specialties.

Saint Luke’s Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the elite hospitals in the nation.

It is nationally ranked in two specialties for 2019-20 and honored as high performing in two additional specialties.

Saint Luke’s Hospital is a primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine, which includes a physician residency program.

Job Requirements Applicable Experience: 1 year Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse - Various Associate Degree

Job Details Full Time Day (United States of America)

The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.

Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City.

Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care.

Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Saint Luke’s Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more.

Find out more about what Saint Luke’s offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes