Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab Prep & Recovery

St. Mary's Health Care System; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Health Care System in Georgia is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Prep & Recovery RN for a full-time, 12-hour day shift (6a–6p).

The role involves prepping patients for procedures and providing Phase I recovery after their procedures, under limited supervision. Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing and adjusting care plans, collaborating with the care and support teams, and delivering nursing care following established standards.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing.
• Successful completion of a refresher course within the past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years.
• Prior experience in Cardiac Care preferred or prior PACU, Critical Care; BLS and ACLS certified through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Prep patients for procedures and provide Phase I recovery after procedures.
• Assess patients, develop, evaluate, and modify the care plan.
• RNs are members of the Care Team and Support Team with accountability to function as a team.
• Provide care to patients using the nursing process, environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards.

Education

Registered Nurse license in Georgia

Nursing degree from accredited program

Job description

Employment Type:Full time Shift:12 Hour Day Shift Description:6a-6p

What you will do:

• The Cardiac Cath Lab Prep & Recovery RN will prep patients for procedures as well as provide Phase I recovery to patients after their procedure.
• Under limited supervision, the Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing patients, including developing, evaluating, and modifying the care plan. The RN interprets and performs complex patient-care procedures specific to their expertise.
• RNs are members of the Care Team and Support Team and have accountability to function as a team to accomplish patient outcomes identified in the pathway/plan of care.
• The Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the care given to a group of patients for a designated time frame.
• The RN provides care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/technology, and other healthcare team members, according to established standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing or found by the Board to be substantially equivalent to the programs in Georgia.
• Successful completion of a refresher course within the past 6 months if nursing practice has not occurred within the past 5 years.
• Prior experience in Cardiac Care preferred or prior PACU, Critical Care. Must be BLS and ACLS certified thru the American Heart Association.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.