Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse in Rutherfordton, NC

Registered Nurse, Cath Lab

Schedule:

Day shift 

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

The Cath Lab team provides specialized cardiovascular care, supporting diagnostic and interventional cardiac and vascular procedures in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Essential Functions:

Provides direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality care throughout cardiac catheterization and related procedures. Supervises, teaches, and delegates to other personnel in activities related to nursing care.

• Performs all aspects of cardiac cath lab patient care in an environment that prioritizes safety and minimizes risk of medical/healthcare errors.
• Completes initial and ongoing assessments, including hemodynamic monitoring and pre-/post-procedure evaluations.
• Formulates individualized plans of care; revises plans based on patient response to treatment; evaluates effectiveness daily.
• Assists with all Cath Lab procedures including diagnostic cardiac catheterization, percutaneous coronary intervention, device implantation support, vascular procedures, and emergency STEMI response.
• Administers medications, monitors sedation levels, and manages patient response during procedures.
• Documents nursing care accurately and timely.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition to the care team, provider, patient, and family.
• Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including transfer, discharge, referral, and education needs.
• Provides patient and family education related to procedures, recovery, medications, and follow-up care.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient, ensuring protection of patient rights.
• Assists in orientation, training, and competency development of staff as directed.
• Non-Essential Functions: Performs other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

• Current Registered Nurse to practice/work in the state of NC
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• 1 recent year of Cath Lab RN experience required.

• Preferred experience in multiple Cath Roles, such as circulator, scrub tech, and/or monitoring.

Additional requirements include

• ACLS & BLS required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to respond to and perform effectively in emergent situations

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County. Founded in 1906 by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

"Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country."