Registered Nurse II - Peds Cath Lab
MUSC Health
Summary
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision.
Job description
Job Description Summary
The Pediatric Interventional Cardiology Registered Nurse II for the Pediatric Catheterization Lab reports to the Cath Lab Supervisor and Interventional Cardiology and Imaging Manager. Under limited supervision, the RN performs and assists complex technical procedures, operates at a high-level of technical competency and models the ability to act with initiative and ingenuity under limited supervision.
This role is responsible for special cardiovascular, EP, and interventional procedures on a population ranging from the neonate to the adult congenital cardiac patient. This position functions proficiently during all heart catheterization, electrophysiology studies, ablations and other cardiovascular interventional radiographic procedures. This role commands a strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.
Job Summary
The MUSC Pediatric Cardiac Cath and EP Lab consists of two state-of-the-art labs, with the capability to perform hybrid OR procedures, all supported by a dedicated Cardiac Prep and Recovery unit.
Hours Per Week: 24. Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Day Shift 7am-3:30 pm, plus on call.
Minimum Training and Education
Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. A minimum of one year of ICU work or procedural experience as a registered nurse is preferred.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire.
Requirements
- Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 6 months of hire
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire
- A minimum of one year of ICU work or procedural experience as a registered nurse is preferred
- A minimum of one year in pediatric ICU or stepdown (preferably cardiac) or procedural care nursing is preferred
- Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred
- Strong knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
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.