Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN)

Department

Cardiology, Cardiac Cath Lab

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days, 0800-1630 + call rotation. On-call required every 2-3 weekends, 1-3 times per week.

Job Summary

The Cath Lab Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver exceptional patient care to adult and geriatric populations, ensuring safety, comfort, and high-quality outcomes throughout all cardiovascular procedures. This position involves providing holistic support, addressing the physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs of patients in a surgical and procedural environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with physicians, providing continuous updates and timely communication regarding patient status before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepare and maintain procedure rooms, ensuring all equipment is functioning properly, calibrated, and ready for use.
• Manage supplies and inventory, gathering case-specific materials to ensure the Cath Lab team has everything required for efficient workflow.
• Monitor physiologic and hemodynamic data during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, ensuring accurate interpretation and rapid response to changes.
• Continuously assess and document patient condition while they are in the Cardiovascular Lab, maintaining thorough and precise records.
• Support quality initiatives by participating in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities to enhance patient care and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least one year of hands-on clinical experience in a Cardiovascular Lab with cardiac procedures or in a Critical Care environment.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN); preferred.
• Active state Registered Nursing (RN) License; required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications upon hire and maintained; required.