Job Summary
This role involves delivering patient-focused nursing care throughout the cardiac catheterization process, which encompasses pre-procedural, intra-procedural, and post-procedural phases. The nurse will conduct evaluations, initiate intravenous therapy, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and provide essential education to patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Administer comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization
- Assist cardiologists during catheterization procedures
- Respond effectively to any complications or emergencies that may arise
- Document all aspects of patient care accurately
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Educate patients about the catheterization process and post-procedure care
Qualifications
- Must possess an active RN license and current BCLS certification
- Preferred certifications include ACLS, PALS, and NRP
- Candidates without direct experience in the Cath Lab should have 1-3 years of ICU or ER experience
- 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or completion of acute-care nursing student clinical rotations is required
Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
