RN: FT Cath Lab

Community Health Systems; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Cath Lab. The RN will provide patient-centered care, coordinate with healthcare teams, and ensure high-quality service delivery. This entry-level position requires an RN license and offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Teamwork

Organization

Safety

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (state or compact)

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
2. Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
3. Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
4. Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
5. Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
6. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
7. Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
8. Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
9. Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
10. Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
11. Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
12. Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
13. Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
14. Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
15. Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
16. Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
17. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
18. Specialized RN roles:

• Critical Care RN: Administers medications and treatments, manages complex equipment, performs advanced procedures.
• Emergency Services RN: Rapid assessment, emergency procedures, stabilization interventions.
• OR Services RN: Surgical assessments, assisting during procedures, post-op care.
• Cardiac Surgery RN: Continuous monitoring, medication administration, post-surgical care.
• Endoscopy RN: Patient prep, procedure assistance, post-procedure care.
• Obstetrics RN: Prenatal care, labor/delivery assistance, postpartum and newborn care.
• Oncology RN: Chemotherapy administration, side effect management, emotional support.
• Orthopedics RN: Musculoskeletal care, pre/post-op care, patient education.
• PACU RN: Post-anesthesia recovery, pain management, monitoring for complications.
• NICU RN: Neonatal monitoring, feeding, basic care, procedures.
• Telemetry RN: Cardiac monitoring, data analysis, emergency response.
• Dialysis RN: Dialysis setup, monitoring, patient education.
• Cath Lab RN: Pre-procedure prep, assisting during procedures, post-procedure monitoring.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in acute care.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong nursing knowledge, assessment skills, medication administration, teamwork, organization, safety, infection control, quality improvement.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN license (state or compact)
• BCLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred

Additional details

• Entry level, Full-time, Healthcare Provider, Hospitals and Healthcare industry.