RN - Cardiac cath Lab

Unit Notes


Department: Cardiac Cath RN

- # suites/labs: 5

- #cases per day on average: Coro: 5, Neuro: 1. EP: 3. IR: 16

- Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS

- Common diagnoses/Types of patients: STEMI, PCI, diagnostic coronary angiography, structural heart procedures, electrophysiology studies, ablations, device implants, synchronized cardioversions, TEEs, acute stroke/thrombectomy, peripheral vascular interventions, biopsies, drain placements, and pre/post procedural recovery.

- Experience or 'Must have' skills: Minimum 2 years of recent Cath Lab RN experience required. STEMI experience required. IR and Neuro IR experience preferred.

- Is there a Manager/Charge Nurse on each shift?: yes

- Cath Lab Techs: Yes, Cath Lab Techs scrub and monitor cases.

- Shifts & Scheduling: Monday-Friday, 9-hour shifts with one rotating day off each week and rotating weekday/weekend call coverage.

Call hours would include any hours outside of M-F 0700-1630, and will include 24 hour call shifts on Saturday and Sunday

- Weeknight/Call Requirements: Rotating weekday call based on department staffing needs.

- Weekend/Call Requirements: Rotating weekend call based on department staffing needs

- Holiday/Call Requirements: Required if holiday falls during contract period.

- Floating Requirements: Within the cath lab department only (Coronary, Neuro IR, Electrophysiology, Interventional Radiology, and Prep & Recovery).

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