ASC/ Surgery Center Cardiovascular Cath-Lab Registered Nurse

***Job Summary: Monday through Friday No Weekend and No Holidays

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Catheterization Lab team. As a Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Your expertise and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures including (but not limited to) angioplasty, coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, Peripheral Artery and Venous interventions and Cardiac Rhythm Management.

● Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure.

● Perform patient care according to patient priority (includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses), and departmental, divisional, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Document/report interventions and patient/family response. Follow universal precautions.

● Actively monitor patient vitals during adult vascular procedures including moderate sedation, and circulating duties. Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.

● Demonstrate competency in the following: Arterial and Venous access management/hemostasis, angioplasty, coronary stents, Peripheral intervention, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and recognition of cardiac rhythms.

● Demonstrates competency in caring for post-op patients with frequent vital signs and assessment skills

● Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.

● Maintains and monitors pharmaceutical and narcotic levels and documents appropriately

● Manage patients under procedural sedation.

● Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.

● Operate intra-aortic balloon pump console. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.

● Follow and promote the centers mission and values

● Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and surgical unit.

● Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s) prior to and after every procedure and replace as needed.

● Ensure safe and effective patient care by following HIPPA and safe practices

● Maintains licensure with appropriate continuing education

● Shows and maintains competencies to care for the cardiovascular patient.

● Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multidisciplinary team and across divisions/units.

● Precept new staff at the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Facility Administrator.

● Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by Texas Board of Nursing, AAAHC, CMS, AORN and Advanced Cardiovascular Centers.

● Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.

● May be required to train and provide cross-coverage for Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit and Operative suite.

● Document within the EMR, and other software programs.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

● Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.

● Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required by start date.

● Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida as required by position start date.

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have recent Cath Lab Experience?

Work Location: In person