RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurse

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab RN to assist in cardiac catheterization and interventional procedures. Responsibilities include educating patients, maintaining equipment, and participating in research projects.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates in Nursing, current RN licensure, and preferably pediatric experience. CPR, PALS, and ACLS certifications are required and must be obtained within specific time frames.

Qualifications

• Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Must obtain CPR training within 45 days of hire.
• Must obtain PALS and ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist physician in cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing.
• Educate patients and families.
• Participate in research projects.
• Maintain cardiac cath lab and diagnostic equipment.
• Contribute to quality assurance.
• Update cath lab policies and procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of invasive procedures

CPR training

PALS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Under the direction of a physician, the Cardiac Cath Lab RN assists in cardiac catheterization as well as vascular and interventional procedures. Reports to department leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists physician in all aspects of cardiac invasive and non‑invasive testing, diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures following established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Educates patients and families.
• Participates in research projects.
• Maintains cardiac cath lab and other diagnostic equipment.
• Initiates on‑going quality assurance.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Assists in establishing and updating cath lab policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in invasive procedures protocols, equipment and instrumentation specific to cardiac invasive procedures preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians.
• CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS and ACLS certification required and/or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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