What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cath Lab RN-Holding position at CarolinaEast Health System?
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY : Performs the patient care aspect of diagnostic and interventional Cardiac Cath / EP lab procedures. Preps and recovers patient pre / post cath. Performs moderate sedation and records vital signs. Maintains continuity of care for patients while they are in the cardiac cath lab, prepares charts for procedures. Operate POC testing as required. The Cardiac Cath Registered Nurse must be able to maintain calm while being effective and accurate in critical situations, foster an environment of collaboration and respect, and maintains a positive approach to working in a fast paced environment. Must take emergency call with a 30 minute response time.
About CarolinaEast Health System
CarolinaEast Health System is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care across the Coastal Carolina region. At the heart of our system is a 350-bed, full-service medical center equipped with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, utilizing the latest medical technologies. We employ over 3,200 dedicated team members and operate physician practices across various specialties in four counties. Our employees foster a culture of excellence that ensures our patients receive the same high level of care found at larger medical centers, all while maintaining a friendly, community-centered atmosphere throughout our facilities. CarolinaEast offers a robust benefits package to all full-time employees, as well as benefits for part-time plus and part-time staff. We are proud to be the first medical center in North Carolina recognized as a Cardiovascular Center of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. Additionally, we are honored to be named one of America's Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
Minimum Requirements :
- Graduate from an approved School of Professional Nursing.
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and two (2) years' experience as a Critical Care Nurse preferred
- Maintain current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment and maintain current
- As a condition of continued employment staff members must maintain current status at all times and not allows his / her certification / licensure / registry to expire or he or she will no longer be compliant with the requirement of the job description.
- Deliver outstanding customer service that upholds CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.
