Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

As a Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing. Job Summary The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Registered Nurse plans individualized patient care while utilizing an interdisciplinary approach. Participates in performance improvement activities. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital’s mission and vision statement. When acting in charge nurse role, registered nurses are responsible for day‑to‑day activities to ensure the delivery of quality patient care in a therapeutic environment. Make staff assignments based on patient need, acuity and the skill of the staff. Serve as role models and clinical resource for the staff. Respond in a timely manner to requests for information or follow‑up with physician, staff or patient issues. Key Responsibilities Deliver individualized nursing care to adult patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures and to patients having specialized radiology procedures, including prep and recovery. Conduct specialized cardiac tests performed on adult and pediatric patients. Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions. Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Record patients’ medical information and vital signs and any other patient care. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions. Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Additional courses in physiology and hemodynamic monitoring and EKG interpretation. At least Two (2) years’ experience as a Critical Care staff nurse. Experience in intensive care nursing (ICU/ER). Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. Communicates and works effectively with people. Benefits Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services. Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services. Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence. Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling. Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing. Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr