RN Staff - Cath Lab (New Outpatient Cardiology Center)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA, is seeking a Cath Lab RN to join our cardiovascular team. This role involves direct patient care before, during, and after invasive procedures in a fast-paced setting.

You will support diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, including moderate sedation, angiography, interventional procedures, and pacemaker implants, while maintaining patient safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or ER experience preferred.
• CCRN or CVRN preferred.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications per ILCOR courses.

Responsibilities

• Care for a group of patients during designated times.
• Plan, direct, and participate in care for patients undergoing invasive procedures (diagnostic/therapeutic).
• Perform moderate/conscious sedation, diagnostic angiography, interventional procedures, pacemaker implants, etc.

Skills

Cardiac cath lab

Critical care

Emergency room

Education

RN licensure (Louisiana)

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

Work Shift:

Monday - Friday: Times to Be Determined | No Nights, Calls, Holidays or Weekends!

Type(s): Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Summary of the Job:

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and providing care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Cath Lab RN is accountable for planning, directing, & participating in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures of a diagnostic and therapeutic nature. Performs essential functions needed to carry out moderate/conscious sedation, diagnostic angiography, cardiovascular interventional procedures, pacemaker implants, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Current RN Louisiana licensure. CCRN or CVRN preferred. 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

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: Constant (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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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.