Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab

The Cardiac Cath lab RN provides evidence-based care; assesses the patient prior to and during the procedure; monitors electrical and hemodynamic parameters; provides moderate sedation under the direction of the physician; assists in advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures; may perform additional tasks such as circulating or monitoring as trained and assisting the Cardiologist as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department; Prepares the Cath Lab procedure room by ensuring that adequate stock is available; Develops and contributes to a plan of care for the patient during the procedure; Prepares the patient and equipment for Cath Lab procedures, including site preparation, monitoring equipment and intravenous/arterial line management; Administers intravenous and oral medications; Attends to the patient needs during the procedure; Monitors hemodynamic, electrical, and angiographic data; Assists in the testing of arterial and venous blood samples following various monitoring parameters; Circulates during the procedure as applicable; Participates in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Participates in orienting new staff

Requirements

High School Graduate; Associates Degree in Nursing Perioperative & Procedures - For ADN prepared nurses hired after February 24, 2017, must complete BSN degree by the fifth anniversary of employment as RN with UKHA; ICU/ED experience or previous Cath Lab experience; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing

Nice to have

Bachelors Degree in Nursing; 2 or more years of ICU/ED experience; Cath Lab (Cath Lab and/or EP Lab) experience; Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); Acute/Critical Care Nursing (Adult) (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN)