RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurse
Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters
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Job overview
Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters is hiring a RN - Cardiac Cath Lab Staff Nurse. The Cardiac Cath Lab RN assists physicians in cardiac catheterization, vascular, and interventional procedures. This role involves supporting both invasive and non-invasive testing, educating patients and families, and participating in research projects. The nurse is also responsible for maintaining cardiac cath lab equipment and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key focus areas include Assist physician in all aspects of cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing, Educate patients and families, and Participate in research projects.
Successful candidates bring Associate's In Nursing, Current State RN Licensure, and CPR Training Required. Important skills include Cardiac Catheterization Assistance, Vascular Procedures Assistance, Interventional Procedures Assistance, Cardiac Invasive Testing, Diagnostic Laboratory Tests, and Patient Education. Preferred (not required): Invasive Procedures Equipment and Invasive Procedures Instrumentation.
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Full job description
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GENERAL SUMMARY
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Under the direction of a physician, the Cardiac Cath Lab RN assists in cardiac catheterization as well as vascular and interventional procedures. Reports to department leadership.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists physician in all aspects of cardiac invasive and non-invasive testing, diagnostic laboratory tests and procedures following established policies, procedures and regulations.
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Educates patients and families.
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Participates in research projects.
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Maintains cardiac cath lab and other diagnostic equipment.
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Initiates on-going quality assurance.
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Maintains regulatory requirements.
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Assists in establishing and updating cath lab policies and procedures.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Current State licensure as a Registered Nurse.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
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Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience. BSN is preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.
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Knowledge and skill in invasive procedures protocols, equipment and instrumentation specific to cardiac invasive procedures preferred.
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Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians.
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CPR training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
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PALS and ACLS certification required and/or must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
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Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Click here to view physical requirements. (https://www.chkd.org/uploadedFiles/Documents/Employees/Category%20C%20Jobs.pdf )
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