Registered Nurse II - Peds Cath Lab

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); South Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) seeks a Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab. You perform and assist complex cardiovascular procedures with high competency under limited supervision, serving neonates to adult congenital patients.

Prior pediatric ICU or cardiac ICU experience is preferred. Hours are 40/week, day shift 7a-3:30p with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 must enroll in BSN within two years and obtain BSN within four years.
• Minimum one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in SC or a compact state; BLS, ACLS and PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist complex cardiovascular procedures in the pediatric cath lab.
• Operate with high technical competency under limited supervision.
• Care for neonates through adult congenital cardiac patients during interventional radiographic procedures.
• Maintain readiness for on-call coverage and adhere to lab protocols.

Skills

Pediatric ICU experience

On-call readiness

Procedural nursing skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Associate or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. A minimum of one year in pediatric ICU, preferably cardiac ICU, required.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000320 CHS - Cath Lab - 3 (SJCH)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Hours Per Week : 40

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day Shift 7a-3:30p M-F (40 hours a week) plus on call

Job Summary

The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state of the art labs, with capability to perform hybrid OR procedures all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit. The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision. This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. A minimum of two years in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing is preferred.

Minimum Training and Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36" inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that cannot assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lb