Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Winchester (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Cath Lab team. The role provides direct patient care in a 157-bed facility with a strong focus on compassionate service and clinical excellence.

The position requires an Associate's degree (BSN preferred), Tennessee RN licensure, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional development in Cath Lab procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• BSN is preferred.
• Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure in Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process per scope and standards.
• Ensure Cath Lab patients' comfort and explain procedures.
• Administer medications and perform clinical treatments as needed.
• Document patient care accurately for the care team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Work under pressure

Education

Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

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Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas has an opportunity for a Registered Nurse to join our Cath Lab team.

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas and Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas (formerly Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Winchester and Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Sewanee) serve the communities of Southern Middle Tennessee with comprehensive, high-quality care. The recent rebrand reflects a continued commitment to clinical excellence, compassionate service, and enhanced regional collaboration.

Highpoint Health - Winchester with Ascension Saint Thomas is a 157-bed facility that includes 131 licensed acute care beds and 26 skilled nursing home beds. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services supported by a qualified and diverse medical staff. Key services include a 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), a 12-bed Geriatric Psychiatry Unit, and a 12-bed Acute Inpatient Physical Rehabilitation Unit. The facility also features a Skilled Nursing Unit, Sleep Lab, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, five Operating Rooms, and two Endoscopy Suites. Diagnostic imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, and X-ray. The hospital's 13-bay Emergency Department sees more than 15,000 patient visits annually.

Highpoint Health - Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas, located on the campus of the University of the South, is a 41-bed facility offering 21 general acute care beds and 20 skilled nursing beds. It includes a 4-bay Emergency Department that treats more than 5,000 patients each year. Known for its individualized care and strong connection to the community, the Sewanee campus provides high-quality healthcare in a setting defined by collaboration, compassion, and service.

Together, the Winchester and Sewanee campuses are united in their mission of making communities healthier.

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Works closely with Cath Lab patients ensuring their comfort and making them aware of what is going to take place.

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.

Documents patient care given.

Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May be required to perform duties of the CNA, MA or LPN or other nursing staff on occasion.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.

Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of Highpoint Health with Ascension Saint Thomas.

Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.

Accepts all call schedule as directed.

Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

Minimum Education

• Associate's degree is required.
• BSN is preferred.

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Licenses

• Current and active Registered Nurse Licensure for the State of Tennessee.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

"Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.