RN, Registered Nurse - A3 - Cardiac Rehab & Cath Lab

The Cardiac Cath Lab consists of 6 angiographic suites, one of those being dedicated to Electrophysiology Procedures (EP), as well as a Hybrid OR suite. We do 4000 diagnostic and 900 interventional cardiology and peripheral procedures annually. Our procedures include Right / Left Heart Catheterizations, percutaneous coronary / peripheral interventions, AAA stent repairs, Transcutaneous Aortic Valve Repair (TAVR), EP Ablations, and pacemaker / ICD implants. We are a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care, with door-to-balloon times of 60 minutes. The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation. Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients. Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given. Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and / or care givers; Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RN License in state of employment or compact All newly hired experienced RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire. New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Critical Care Department-specific competency validation. One year of experience in Critical Care setting preferred but will accept new graduates. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications ~ In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Any Candidate / Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate. Any Candidate / Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty. New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) Full Time