Registered Nurse - Cath Prep​/Recovery

Department

Cath Lab Prep and Recovery

Job Summary

Provides professional nursing care to patients and families in an acute clinical care environment, guided by the SMHCS nursing professional practice model and in accordance with the ANA's Standards of Professional Practice. The Interventional Cardiology RN assumes responsibility for performing, delegating and coordinating nursing care for patients undergoing special cardiac procedures, including interventions that assist the patient in a conscious or semiconscious state, and monitoring patients having moderate sedation.

The Interventional Cardiology RN identifies physiologic, psychological, and sociologic needs of the patient, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, coordinates interventions and evaluates outcomes of the patient's hospital experience.

Required Qualifications

* Require a minimum of two (2) years of cardiac experience.

Require graduate of an accredited school of nursing or a diploma program. For new hires after 2012, Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN) is required within specified timeframe as outlined in the New Hire BSN Agreement policy (126.045).

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefer certification in nursing specialty area.

* Prefer strong IV skills.

* Prefer current Moderate Sedation and IV competency credentials.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education

BSN:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Required License and Certs

ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

BLS:
Basic Life Support/CPR

FL RN: FL Registered Nurse License

Preferred License and Certs