Cardiovascular Surgery Center Director of Nursing

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Catheterization Lab team. As a Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care during diagnostic and interventional procedures. Your expertise and attention to detail will be crucial in ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pre/intra/post procedure nursing care (assessment, monitoring, intervention and education) related to diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures including (but not limited to) angioplasty, coronary stents, Swan Ganz/right heart catheterization, Peripheral Artery and Venous interventions and Cardiac Rhythm Management.

• Apply nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health, illness, and procedure.

• Perform patient care according to patient priority (includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses), and departmental, divisional, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Document/report interventions and patient/family response. Follow universal precautions.

• Actively monitor patient vitals during adult vascular procedures. Participate in life-saving measures such as defibrillation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.

• Demonstrate competency in the following: Arterial and Venous access management/hemostasis, angioplasty, coronary stents, Peripheral intervention, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and recognition of cardiac rhythms.

• Demonstrates competency in caring for post-op patients with frequent vital signs and assessment skills

• Administer intravenous and oral medications to patients.

• Maintains and monitors pharmaceutical and narcotic levels and documents appropriately

• Manage patients under procedural sedation.

• Operate physiologic recorder and printer to monitor electrocardiogram and hemodynamic data. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.

• Operate intra-aortic balloon pump console. Troubleshoot equipment issues and/or initiate repair.

• Follow and promote the centers mission and values

• Transport patient to/from pre-post recovery and surgical unit.

• Ensure adequate levels of all supplies are available in all procedural room(s) prior to and after every procedure and replace as needed.

• Ensure safe and effective patient care by following HIPPA and safe practices

• Maintains licensure with appropriate continuing education

• Shows and maintains competencies to care for the cardiovascular patient.

• Positively collaborate and coordinate the continuum of care within a multidisciplinary team and across divisions/units.

• Precept new staff at the direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Facility Administrator.

• Follow policies and procedures in accordance with regulations set forth by Texas Board of Nursing, AAAHC, CMS, AORN and Advanced Cardiovascular Centers.

• Demonstrate acceptance of responsibility; pride in work performed; flexibility in acceptance of assignments while consistently maintaining professional behavior and appearance.

• May be required to train and provide cross-coverage for Pre- and Post-Recovery Unit and Operative suite.

• Document within the EMR, and other software programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification/Licensure Requirement:

• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required by start date.

• Current certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required by start date.

• Current license to practice nursing in the state of Florida as required by position start date.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Port Charlotte, FL 33952: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45 - $48