Registered Nurse Cath Lab PRN

Description

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho, is seeking an RN – Cath Lab to provide skilled nursing care for patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures.

Hours:

PRN

The RN - Cath Lab provides skilled nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedure preparation, intra-procedure support including circulating and scrubbing roles, post-procedure monitoring, and collaboration with the interventional team. This position requires critical thinking, technical proficiency, and a strong commitment to patient safety and quality outcomes.

• Prepares procedure suite and gathers necessary equipment and supplies.
• Conducts pre- and intra-procedure patient assessments and documents findings.
• Assists with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Circulates, scrubs, and monitors patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiology procedures.
• Administers medications and oxygen under direct supervision of a physician.
• Operates and maintains monitoring and procedural equipment.
• Participates in patient recovery and post-procedure handoffs.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams.
• Supervises and supports other Cath Lab personnel as needed.
• Assists with conscious sedation and documentation per hospital policy.
• Participates in emergency response procedures, including defibrillation and IABP operation.
• Maintains cleanliness and readiness of Cath Lab.
• Participates in on-call rotation and complies with timely response expectations.

• Proficient in EKG rhythm interpretation and invasive monitoring.
• Ability to scrub, circulate, and monitor in a procedural setting.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, adaptability, and effective problem-solving.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of sterile technique, patient safety protocols, and procedural sedation.
• Familiarity with cardiac equipment including injectors, monitors, and hemodynamic systems.
• Capable of lifting 50-150 lbs with or without assistance; must use proper body mechanics.
• Physically able to stand for long periods and perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (diploma, ADN, or BSN).

• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within time frame required by facility policy.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within time frame required by facility policy (if applicable).
• Moderate/Conscious Sedation competency as required by facility policy.

• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience.
• One year of Cath Lab or cardiac experience preferred.