Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Cath Lab to provide direct patient care within a major hospital setting. The role emphasizes high-quality nursing care, patient safety, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

You will assess and manage patient care across the cardiac spectrum, educate patients on illness management and medications, and participate in ongoing professional growth within a structured career ladder that

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required; BSN preferred.
• RN license required; BLS/ACLS certification needed or obtained within 90 days.
• 3+ years of cardiac or critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; promoting patient- and family-centered care.
• Educating patients on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration.
• Ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; developing and communicating individualized care plans.
• Evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including cultural and emotional factors; participating in professional development and maintaining standards of nursing care.
• Providing outpatient cardiac diagnostic services, including echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitoring, and EKG processing.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Cath Lab, providing direct patient care in a major hospital setting.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; promoting patient and family-centered care; educating patients on illness management, post-treatment needs, and medication administration; ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance; developing and communicating individualized care plans; evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, including cultural and emotional factors; participating in professional development and maintaining standards of nursing care.

Qualifications & Skills:

Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree required; BSN preferred. RN license required; BLS/ACLS certification needed or obtained within 90 days. 3+ years of cardiac or critical care experience preferred. Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills are essential.

Key Duties:

Providing outpatient cardiac diagnostic services, including echocardiograms, stress tests, Holter monitoring, and EKG processing. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring patient safety, and supporting professional growth within a structured career ladder that offers opportunities for advancement. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care, safety, and adherence to clinical standards.