Registered Nurse - Cath Lab - Full Time - Day Shift

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse

The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse provides nursing care to the patient during pre and post-procedure phases. The RN assists in performing interventional procedures like cardiac catheterizations, valvuloplasties, angioplasties, and stents. Other procedures include inserting pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs). The Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse will circulate cases, administer moderate sedation, pain medication, and any other medications ordered by the physician during the procedure. The nurse initiates or maintains medication drips to manage the patient hemo-dynamically and conducts point-of-care lab testing as ordered.

Education: Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing program Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Experience: Preferred: Previous nursing experience

Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrate effective leadership abilities Exhibits valuable time management skills Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: RN license active in the state of Missouri Required: Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire date Required: Must obtain ACLS within one year of hire