Registered Nurse (RN) Or Invasive Cardiovascular Technologist (RCIS) - Cath Lab - Roper Hospital

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab RN

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Shift Hours: 7:30am - 6pm, four 10s per week, rotating day off. Call required.

Seeking minimum 1 year RN experience.

Summary of Primary Function: Delivers patient care utilizing the nursing process through data collection and assessment, identifies and determines the priority of patient's problems/needs, and evaluates the process and outcome of nursing care; coordinates, provides and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members.

Essential Job Functions: In collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team, conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment and evaluates treatment effectiveness; administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and organization policies and procedures; serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments. Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. Incorporates the professional practice model into care delivery.

Skills: Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice and future innovations; nursing judgment and skill based on principles of the biological, physical, behavioral, and social sciences; application of the nursing process in patient care delivery; coordination of patient care delivery; evaluation of professional nursing practice to optimize goals and outcomes; health teaching and health promotion; patient advocacy and partnership; interprofessional collaboration and leadership; understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies; compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence; integration of quality improvement, evidence based practices and research in practice; accountability for professional actions; effective stewardship of available resources; conflict management and resilience; authority for delegating activities to others, while remaining responsible and accountable for outcomes.

RN Certifications:

• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH)
• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

RN Education: Associate of Nursing, nursing (required) OR Diploma in Nursing (required) Bachelors of Science, nursing (preferred)

RCIS Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of cardiovascular science, or
• Graduate from accredited school of Radiologic Technology (RT), or
• Meets education provisions required to obtain RCIS through CCI and SC Board of Medical Examiners and has already received those credentials.

RCIS Experience: Minimum amount of experience to get required licensure/certifications/registrations outlined below is required.

RCIS Licensure/Certification:

• Must maintain active Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registration with the SC Board of Medical Examiners; and
• Must maintain active RCIS certification through Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI); and
• Must maintain active American Heart Association BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider.
• In addition to the above, RTs must also be registered in Radiologic Technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART).

RCIS Primary Source Verification :

• All - Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist Registration with SC Board of Medical Examiners - ; and
• All - CCI credential- ; and
• RTs only - AART-

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.