Registered Nurse (Cath Lab)

Description:

Vista Medical Center is seeking an experienced Cath Lab Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated RN who is eager to broaden their skills and gain valuable experience in a community hospital recognized as a certified Center of Excellence in multiple critical areas of patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assist cardiologists in performing diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and interventional procedures.
• Provide high-quality nursing care, including assessing and managing patient care in the Cardiac Cath Lab and interventional radiology as needed.
• Closely monitor patients for improvements or complications, administering medications as indicated, including moderate sedation during procedures.
• Demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of diagnostic and interventional catheterization, including circulating, monitoring, and recording procedures.
• Interpret 12-lead EKGs, manage cardiac medications, and provide emergency management of cardiac patients.
• Adhere to current clinical practice guidelines in cardiology and support secondary prevention efforts.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments to gather data and identify patient needs.
• Pre-procedure responsibilities include ensuring all clinically important aspects are checked before the patient enters the Cath Lab.
• Assist physicians during catheterization procedures, angioplasties, pacemaker implantation, and other cardiac procedures.
• Understand and operate special devices, including intra-aortic balloon pumps, rotablators, AngioJets, thrombus aspiration systems, cutting balloons, and filter wires.

Qualifications, Desired Skills, and Experiences:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a cardiology catheterization lab is preferred; ICU experience is also preferred.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.
• Experience in advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation and moderate sedation is required.

Benefits:

Vista Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401K with matching
• Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
• And much more!

If you are an experienced RN with a passion for cardiac care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our exceptional team at Vista Medical Center.