Role: Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab providing direct patient care using the nursing process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver and coordinate patient care for assigned patients using the nursing process.
- Maintain professional accountability for care provided.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of care delivered by other direct care staff.
- Collaborate with other departments to coordinate care.
- Protect patient rights and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Perform duties consistent with mission, values, and service standards.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Graduate of an accredited RN program; maintain an active RN license (including required board/state requirements or compact licensure).
- Preferred: cath lab, ICU, ED, or other critical care experience; strong acute care experience with willingness to train.
- BLS required; ACLS required for Cath Lab role (or completion per departmental requirements).
- Ability to perform physical demands including frequent pushing/pulling/lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing/walking, and wearing lead protection for extended periods.
- Strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and ability to respond in emergency situations (including STEMI/emergency callback readiness).