Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab
We are actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab. The primary responsibility of this position is to:
- Provide nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
- Direct and assist in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techniques and procedures.
- Perform various tasks as a CVL circulator and recovery RN.
- Assume responsibility that the Cath Lab is prepared room for the patient and procedure.
- Assist in transporting patient to Cath lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre‑op preparation and procedures.
- Verify that appropriate surgical prep is completed.
- Complete documentation for CVL records, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
- Supervise and assist with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
- Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation.
- Secure emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
- Provide assistance to teammates, physicians, and patient families when applicable.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Good communication skills that promote safe patient care.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with current state licensure, current BLS required; current ACLS preferred, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of continuous catheterization lab, ED, or PACU experience required; previous critical care experience preferred.
- Working knowledge: Able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate on all cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, IR and pain management procedures; pre‑op and recover patients undergoing all types of procedures; provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient; proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic tracings.
- Technical/motor skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment; operate specialty equipment in the facility and perform tasks at a “user” level.
- Interpersonal skills: Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing; effectively interact with all patients, families, staff, and physicians; sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and communicate in a clear manner appropriate to the age and developmental stage of the patient/visitor.
- Age‑specific criteria: Must be knowledgeable and possess the skills necessary to provide care specific to the age-related needs of the patient and interpret data specific to the age group.
USD $28.03/Hr. USD $49.86/Hr.