Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Cath Lab

The University of Kansas Health System; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Cardiac Cath Lab RN to provide evidence‑based perioperative care, assess patients before and during procedures, monitor hemodynamic and electrical data, and assist the Cardiologist with complex diagnostic and invasive studies.

The role includes administering moderate sedation under physician direction and contributing to patient safety throughout the procedure.

Qualifications

• RN with ADN or BSN; BSN preferred within five years for ADN hires.
• ICU/ED or Cath Lab experience required or strongly preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• RCIS or CCRN certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Cath Lab room and ensure stock readiness.
• Develop and contribute to patient care plans during procedures.
• Prepare patient/equipment for Cath Lab procedures and line management.
• Administer intravenous and oral medications.
• Attend to patient needs during procedures and monitor data.
• Circulate or monitor as trained; assist Cardiologist as requested.
• Participate in life‑saving measures including defibrillation/CPR.
• Orient new staff and adhere to unit competencies.

Education

High School Graduate

Associates Degree in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN)

RCIS

CCRN

Job description

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)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.