Registered Nurse - Cath Lab

saintlukes; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardio-Vascular (CV) team to assist in diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures, pacemakers and ICD implants, peripheral vascular and structural heart interventions.

The RN-CV will support physicians by implementing catheterization care plans while practicing aseptic technique, understanding cardiac anatomy and radiographic imaging, and applying cardiovascular technology principles.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required per listed qualifications.
• Registered Nurse licensure per KS and MO/NURSYS requirements.
• Experience: 1 year of applicable RN experience in cardiovascular settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist Interventional Cardiologist and CV Specialist during diagnostic and interventional procedures and devices.
• Follow aseptic technique and use radiographic imaging for catheterization plans and patient care.

Skills

ACLS certification

RN licensure

Education

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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS), Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
• Associate Degree

Job Details

• Full Time
• Day (United States of America)