What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interventional Cardiology RN position at CHI Memorial Chattanooga?
The Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab is responsible for all aspects of care related to adult inpatients and outpatients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Cath Lab. Applies knowledge of growth and development to perform detailed assignments and interventions. Provides consistent care based on the changing physical and psychosocial needs, unique to the patient. Call is a requirement of this position for the Cath Lab. Must be able to respond onsite within 30 minutes of call.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Sterile technique
- Administration and knowledge of medications given to the patient under the supervision of the physician
- Operate physiologic monitoring equipment Operate all equipment related to coronary procedures
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For Cath Lab: IABP, Impella, IVUS, FFR, rotational atherectomy, Temporary pacemaker generator, ISTAT, MedRad injector, Angiojet and
manual thrombectomy
For EP Lab Impella, ICE, Thermacool, Carto, Bovie, CardioLab, Stimulator, temporary pacemaker generator, ISTAT, MedRad injector and - Management of blood samples and calculations
Job Requirements
Required
- Vocational School Grad Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, upon hire and
- Registered Nurse: TN, upon hire and
- Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
Preferred
- Bachelors Other in Nursing and Three (3) years of Critical Care or Emergency Nursing experience, upon hire
- CVRN-I Cardiovascular (ED, Telemetry, and Stepdown), upon hire and
- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, upon hire and
- Registered Cardiac Electr, upon hire
CHI Memorial, a member of CommonSpirit, is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 team members and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Pay Range
$33.39 - $47.92 /hour
Salary : $33 - $48