RN Staff - Cath Lab

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Executes safe nursing practice in the care of the patient requiring cardiac procedures in the Cath lab. Is accountable for direct care of the adult and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in the cardiac Cath lab.

Can float to Cardiology Pre/post if necessary and would be accountable for direct pre and post procedure nursing care of the adult and geriatric patients. Minimum qualifications include an LA RN license and current BLS/ALS certifications; CCRN or CVRN

Qualifications

• Current LA RN License required; BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR courses with manikin check off.
• CCRN or CVRN preferred.
• 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executes safe nursing practice in the care of patients undergoing cardiac procedures in the Cath lab. Accounts for direct care of adult and geriatric patients; can float to Cardiology Pre/Post as needed.
• Responsible for direct pre and post procedure nursing care; may rotate call and be within 30 minutes of hospital.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ALS (ILCOR)

Cardiac Cath Lab exp.

Job description

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system.

We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary of the Job:

Executes safe nursing practice in the care of the patient requiring cardiac procedures in the Cath lab. Is accountable for direct care of the adult and geriatric patients undergoing diagnostic and invasive procedures in the cardiac Cath lab. Can float to Cardiology Pre/post if necessary and would be accountable for direct pre and post procedure nursing care of the adult and geriatric patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current LA RN License required; Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off

Preferred Qualifications:

Must be able to work flexible hours and rotate call. Able to take on-call (must live or stay within 30 minutes of hospital for call)

CCRN or CVRN preferred. 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred.Candidates with previous cardiac nursing experience or other procedural experience such as endoscopy, interventional radiology, surgery, etc. may be considered.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:
onstant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, handling/feeling, talking
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crouching, crawling, reaching

Contact Information:

Reuben K. Dunn, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

EMPLOYMENT

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