Cath Lab RN with Sign-On Bonus
MUSC Health
Summary
Performs the primary functions of a Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of all patients in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab (CCL) during his or her shift. Responsible for meeting established standards of Intensive Nursing Practice, managing assigned personnel, supplies, and equipment, and promoting teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
Job description
As a vital member of the Cath Lab team, the Cath Lab Nurse provides exceptional care to patients undergoing complex cardiac procedures, including left heart catheterizations (LHC), right heart catheterizations (RHC), percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), and pacemaker insertions. Nurses must have a deep understanding of EKG rhythms and the ability to interpret and respond to changes in a patient's condition swiftly. Critical thinking and strong clinical judgment are essential in this fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
Essential Functions
- Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the CCL
- Perform scrub and hemodynamic monitoring duties with diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures and peripheral vascular procedures
- Provide care, assessment prior, during and post-procedural instruction to patients
- Prepare and maintain all pertinent information related to procedures
- Assess and interpret patient age-specific data and provide appropriate treatment
- Complete comprehensive patient history and physical, including interview and psychological and physical assessment
- Collect and interpret data from EKG, radiology studies, cardiac enzymes, hematology, chemistry, arterial blood gases, coagulation studies, and echocardiograms
- Interpret heart patterns on monitor and assess changes, verbalizing among health team members
- Complete written nursing care plans for all assigned patients
- Collaborate with Manager or Supervisor in adjusting staffing and assignments
- Serve on hospital committees and help review and revise policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in nursing
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Two years' experience in ICU/CCU or Telemetry with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
- ACLS certification required
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing
- Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in South Carolina or a compact state
- Two years' experience in ICU/CCU or Telemetry with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures
- Current AHA BLS certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification
- ACLS certification required
- Deep understanding of EKG rhythms
- Critical thinking and strong clinical judgment
- Ability to manage patients with complicated or unstable conditions
- Ability to respond to emergency situations with composure and precision
Benefits
- $30,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.