What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab Prep & Recovery - Full Time Days position at Grandview Medical Center?
Grandview Medical Center is hiring a strong Registered Nurse for our Cath Lab team! The ideal Cath Lab Nurse will have a wide degree of creativity and latitude in order to assist with heart cath procedures and to provide nursing care for cardiovascular patients before and after completion of procedures. *This role is eligible for a $15,000 sign-on bonus. Apply now to learn more!*
Responsibilities:
- Cares for and assesses patient pre and post catheterization.
- Assists physician and senior department personnel in conducting invasive tests and procedures by preparing equipment and patient for exam, monitoring patient's vital signs and electrocardiograph data, administers medications under physicians supervision and attending to patient's needs under minimal supervision and according to established policies and procedures.
- Oversees and directs work of lower classified personnel and assists in training and orientation of new department personnel.
Requirements:
- Requires an Associates degree, Bachelors preferred; along with an active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS and ACLS (through American Heart Association or American Red Cross) certification required.
- Familiarity and experience with standard cardiovascular concepts, practices, and procedures is highly preferred
Grandview Medical Center, a 434-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, Ala., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center.
Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Experience
Required- Minimum of one-year experience in CCU, ICU or Cardiac Care.
Education
Required- Associates or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Required- L-AL-RN License
- C-AHA BLS Basic Cardiac
- C-AHA ACLS
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
