RN Cath Lab

Glenwood Regional Medical Center; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA, is seeking a skilledRegistered Nurse to assist in Cardiac Catheterizations and related vascular procedures. Responsibilities include monitoring hemodynamics and coordinating care pre-, intra-, and post-procedure, with emphasis on patient advocacy and safety.

The ideal candidate has nursing licensure in Louisiana, ACLS/BLS certification, and a minimum of one year in Cardiac Cath lab or ICU/CCU preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing is required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Current Louisiana license is required.
• On-the-job training is available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Cardiac Catheterizations and vascular procedures, including permanent pacemaker insertions and interventions.
• Perform emergent procedures such as IABP and temporary pacemaker insertions.
• Provide ongoing hemodynamic monitoring pre, intra, and post procedure.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Hemodynamic monitoring

Conscious sedation

ACLS/BLS knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved School of Nursing

Louisiana nursing license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible and accountable for assisting with Cardiac Catheterizations as well as vascular procedure, permanent pacemaker insertions and interventions. Perform emergent procedures associated with Cardiac Cath's such as IABP and temporary pacemaker insertions. Responsible for the ongoing hemodynamic monitoring of the patient pre, intra and post procedure. Responsible for monitoring and maintaining arterial lines and administering conscious sedation. Must deliver skilled patient care through the nursing process in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating patient care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, ancillary and other team personnel; acts as a patient advocate and maintains current knowledge and standards of nursing practice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing is required.
• Computer competency is preferred. On-the-job training is available.
• A minimum of one-year satisfactory experience, preferably in Cardiac Cath lab or Intensive/Coronary Care Unit is preferred.
• Current Louisiana license is required.
• Current ACLS and BLS are required.

Please indicate whether you have ever been convicted of a crime, including any misdemeanors and/or DUI/DWI. (Criminal conviction(s) will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment).