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
