Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

kansashealthsystem; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Cardiac Cath Lab on a full-time schedule. The RN will provide evidence-based care, monitor patients during procedures, and assist Cardiologists in diagnostic and invasive interventions.

Candidates should have ICU/ED or Cath Lab experience, and hold ACLS and BLS certifications; ADN with BSN completion timeline is noted. This role requires readiness to participate in life-saving measures and patient care before, during,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• ADN with perioperative focus; BSN must be completed within 5 years of employment for ADN-hired nurses.
• ICU/ED or Cath Lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Cath Lab room and ensure stock.
• Develop and contribute to plan of care during procedures.
• Prepare patient/equipment for Cath Lab procedures; monitor/IV lines.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications.
• Attend to patient needs during procedures.
• Monitor hemodynamic and angiographic data.
• Assist in arterial/venous blood sample testing.
• Circulate during procedures as applicable.
• Participate in life-saving measures (defibrillation, CPR).
• Assist in orienting new staff.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

RN licensure

Cath Lab experience

ICU/ED experience

Education

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath LabDays - Full TimeBell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

The Cardiac Cath lab RN provides evidence-based care; assesses the patient prior to and during the procedure; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; assists in advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures; may perform additional tasks such as circulating or monitoring as trained and assisting the Cardiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available
• Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure.
• Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management
• Administers intravenous and oral medications
• Attends to the patient needs during the procedure
• Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
• Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters
• Circulates during the procedure as applicable
• Participates in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Participates in orienting new staff

Population Served:

• Adult (18-64yrs)
• Geriatric (65 yrs & older)

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available
• Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure.
• Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management
• Administers intravenous and oral medications
• Attends to the patient needs during the procedure
• Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data
• Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters
• Circulates during the procedure as applicable
• Participates in life‑saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Participates in orienting new staff
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate
• Associates Degree in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017; must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as RN with UKHA
• ICU/ED experience or previous Cath Lab experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• 2 or more years of ICU/ED experience
• Cath Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) OR
• Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical‑Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)

Important information for you to know as you apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally‑protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.