RN for Cardiac Cath Lab

RN for Cardiac Cath Lab- $5k Sign On Bonus

 We are currently looking for a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Cath Lab whose compassion, clinical expertise, and excellence are top priority.  As an RN, you will conduct patient assessments and develop and implement nursing care plans to foster quality outcomes.   You will have the opportunity to apply sound judgment, clinical expertise, and execute critical nursing interventions to all patient populations within the patient care setting.

This exceptional career in the Cardiac Cath Lab is Full-Time Monday - Friday.  Benefits include a very competitive compensation based on years of experience, a full benefits package,  paid time off, continuing education and a $5,000 sign on bonus.  

Duties of the RN:  

• Provides patient care using the nursing process before, during, and after procedures performed in the CCL/ Special Angiogram Lab.  This includes providing hemostatsis post procedure.
• Assesses patient's condition during a procedure using patient's signs and symptoms, immediately recognizing potentially dangerous and life threatening conditions and intervening appropriately.
• Participates in CCL/ Special Angiogram QI program.  Specifically by doing post procedure visits and next day visits on all inpatients.  Calls referring institution on the following working day for a report on outpatient's condition.
• Practices aseptic technique and is able to prepare and assist physician with all procedures done in the department.
• Interprets EKG rhythms and hemodynamic wave forms and records appropriately, alerting physician when necessary.
• Electrically calibrates and operates the physiological recorder.  Is able to set up, level, and zero-balance the transducers, cables, and manifold system in conjunction with the physiological recorder.
• Loads outside media and copies media for transfer to another institution, logging appropriately in the film log book.
• Maintains narcotics, crash cart, stock medications, and IV supplies through proper charging and routine checks.
• Participates in patient and family teaching pre, during, and post procedure as needed according to department protocol.
• Documents accurately, thoroughly and completely including but not limited to MAC LAB notes with notation in all fields as appropriate.  Assures comprehensive documentation and utilization of charge sheets, pre and post procedure summary sheets, patient satisfaction surveys and teaching forms.
• Safely and efficiently prepares, operates, and helps to maintain specialized equipment found in the department.
• Acts as resource person to the hospital personnel concerning procedures performed and patient care required before and after procedures performed in the CCL/Special Angiogram Lab.

Qualifications:

•  Must have current  NC or compact state RN licensure; BSN is preferred. 
• Must have 3 years of RN clinical experience; minimum 1 year cardiac cath lab or critical care experience is preferred.  
• Must obtain/ maintain CPR according to CCH policy; ACLS required. 
• Must be able to perform in a highly technical and mechanical setting while gathering exacting data, subject to high levels of quality controls.

About the Area:
Enjoy biking, hiking, boating , playing golf on the World famous Pinehurst golf course, and many other outdoor activities located near beautiful Sanford, NC. With gorgeous beaches and majestic mountains less than three hours away, Sanford-Lee residents can easily slip away for a little R&R. But what people really love is a vibrant and vital arts scene and resort quality recreation, not to mention great year-round weather. This hospital was recently cited by Consumer Reports for excellence in a critical area of hospital care. With over 100 medical professionals representing more than two dozen specialties.