Provides direct care to patients using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation during the cardiac/interventional radiology procedures. Functions and performs all technical aspects of nursing care within the framework of established policies and procedures of Hospital. Performs under the supervision of the Department Director and Nursing Director. The Cath Lab/IR Nurse conducts patient assessment duties such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications as instructed by the physician. Also keeps patient records, updates charts or for the medical procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization laboratory/Interventional Radiology. Also will help during lifesaving actions such as CPR and defibrillation. Monitors patient during Conscious Sedation per physician instructions. Administered medication during advance interventional cardiac/peripheral procedures such as STEMI, PCI, balloon angioplasty, stent placement and PICC Line insertion and Interventional Radiology.

Qualifications

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

Experience: Two years' experience as an RN with ICU experience. Completion of 500hrs PCI certified working in a Cardiac Cath Lab in Hospital with Open Heart Surgery program.

Licenses/Certifications: Current STATE Nursing license; BLS and ACLS certification required.