RN Cath Lab PRN

Glenwood Regional Medical Center; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA seeks an experienced RN to support Cardiac Catheterization and vascular procedures. You will assist with pacemaker insertions and related interventions, monitor patients hemodynamically, and manage arterial lines with conscious sedation as needed.

The role requires a Louisiana RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and nursing care coordinated across physicians, nursing staff, and families. Cardiac Cath lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.
• Current Louisiana license is required.
• ACLS and BLS are required.
• Computer competency is preferred and on-the-job training is available.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Cardiac Catheterizations and vascular procedures.
• Support permanent pacemaker insertions and related interventions.
• Monitor hemodynamics pre, intra, and post procedure.
• Monitor arterial lines and administer conscious sedation as appropriate.
• Coordinate patient care with family, physicians, and team members; advocate for patients.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient advocacy

Hemodynamic monitoring

Education

RN nursing degree

Louisiana RN license

ACLS

BLS

Computer competency (preferred)

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).