RN Staff Nurse Cardiac Cath Lab Fulltime with Call at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Assessment, Pharmacological Drug Administration, Sterile Technique, Radiation Safety, Cardiac Cath Lab Equipment Operation, Cardiovascular Nursing, BLS, ACLS, PALS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect care of patients. The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Education: Required: Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Experience: Required: - Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills - Knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations - Knowledge of current trends and new developments in the cardiovascular arena Preferred: Previous clinical experience as an RN-CVS in a Cardiac Cath Lab Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration: Required: - Current Tennessee RN license - BLS completed before arrival to the unit/ department and maintained going forward - Current ACLS certification - Current PALS certification Preferred: Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) is preferred and highly encouraged after one year. Department Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and/or indirect patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Assesses patients, administers pharmacological drugs as ordered, performs procedures, operates equipment necessary for assigned patient care, and assists physician with procedures. The RN must be familiar with sterile technique, Cath lab equipment, procedures and radiation safety. The RN must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The RN must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the Cardiac Cath Lab's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

The RN provides direct and indirect patient care within the Cardiac Cath Lab, including assessing patients and administering medications. They assist physicians during procedures and operate specialized equipment while maintaining sterile techniques and radiation safety.