Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse RN

Hourly Wage Estimate: $37.12 - $55.68 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

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Introduction

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Chippenham Hospital our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse RN to join our healthcare family.

Job Summary and Qualifications

• Responsible for clinical management of the patient.
• Functions as a Registered Nurse by role - modeling professional behavior.
• Assures satisfaction of customers (patients, visitors, physicians and staff)
• Participates and understands Quality Management activities.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills.
• Demonstrates understanding of hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Promotes cost effective unit operations.
• Documents nursing care utilizing the appropriate tools.
• Maintains competencies in clinical areas and is responsible for professional growth and development.
• Complies with professional, regulatory, governmental and departmental standards.
• Operates diagnostic imaging system.
• Restocks and cleans work area.
• Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects. Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources. Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
• Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring. This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students. Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
• Participates in unit on-call schedule
• Lead role in monitoring Pharmacy Accudose Narcotic Inventory counts in all procedure rooms.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact license
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Required: Two years of telemetry experience in a high volume unit and successful completion of critical care course class.

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurse RN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.