RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

ccf; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital in Port St. Lucie is seeking an RN for the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. You will join a state-of-the-art cath lab team providing care before, during, and after invasive cardiovascular procedures, including balloon angioplasty and stenting.

The role requires current RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and critical care experience. You will participate in education and family counseling, with day shifts and on-call requirements to support patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN) and current RN licensure
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross)
• ACLS certification required or to be presented within first year depending on department
• One year of current critical care RN experience or licensed military RN experience

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care before, during and after invasive cardiac procedures
• Monitor vital signs, administer medications and assist the physician
• Educate patients and families about procedures and post-care instructions
• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Serve as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education and training

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

Critical care

Education

Diploma/ADN/BSN

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day.

We all have the power to help, heal and change lives - beginning with our own. That's the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One.

Job Title

RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

Location

Port St Lucie

Facility

Tradition Hospital

Department

TMC Interventional Services-Cleveland Clinic Martin Health

Job Code

000648

Shift

Days + Call

Schedule

7:00am-5:30pm

Job Summary

Join Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital's team of caregivers that provide top-quality patient care to the Port St. Lucie area. Opening its doors in 2013 and expanding in 2017, this state-of-the-art acute care facility has 177 patient rooms and offers a wide variety of services to meet community needs. Here, you will be supported as you follow your dreams and find where you belong, here at Tradition Hospital .

Tradition Hospital features a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization (Cath) Lab. The lab specializes in minimally invasive, nonsurgical procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases, performing interventions like balloon angioplasty, stenting and imaging through small catheter insertions. As an RN on this team, you will provide direct patient care before, during and after invasive cardiac procedures through monitoring vital signs, administering medications, assisting the physician and ensuring patient safety throughout the process.

You will also educate patients and their families about the procedure and post-procedure care. This is an ideal role for an RN with previous critical care nursing experience who is looking to advance their skills even further. Here, you will have the opportunity to cross train and be on the path to taking on leadership positions.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:00AM - 5:30PM, with on‑call requirements.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Provide direct nursing care.
• Implement, monitor, evaluate, update and revise patient care plans .
• Monitor, record, document and communicate patients' conditions .
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders .
• Assess and coordinate patients' discharge needs.
• Educate patients and their families, considering cultural issues and other special concerns .
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well‑coordinated patient care.
• Maintain professional growth and development through ongoing formal and informal education and clinical nursing study .

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Professional Nursing (Diploma, ADN or BSN program)
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or ALS American Red Cross certification must be presented upon hire or within first year of employment based on the department service level RN is hired into
• One year of current critical care RN experience OR licensed military RN experience

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ER, CVICU, ICU and /or Cath Lab experience

Physical Requirements:

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination.

Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.

Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, anc