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The Cardiac Catheterization Lab is an invasive procedural unit that provides diagnostic and interventional services. There are 4 labs: 1 bi-plane x-ray, 2 single-plane x-rays, and 1 single plane x-ray unit on a mobile gantry. Nurses provide direct care during procedures, working closely with physicians to administer sedation, respond to hemodynamic changes, and assist with procedure progress. The patient populations served range from outpatient to critical care, with treatment for both acute conditions and chronic conditions. The lab primarily serves the adult population, but also has a growing pediatric congenital population. The procedures performed range from routine diagnostic tests for stable outpatients to emergent life-saving interventions directly from the ER. These procedures include but are not limited to right and left heart catheterizations, percutaneous coronary interventions, congenital heart studies and repairs, structural heart interventions, transplanted heart biopsies, and diagnostic or interventional procedures for the renal arteries and peripheral vasculature. This unit thrives on interdisciplinary teamwork. The academic environment provides ample opportunity for learning and skill growth, with regular in-services and lectures to advance the team’s understanding of our patients, our equipment, new technology, and new protocols.

M10E and M4TCU-Located under the Pauley Heart Center Division, the Cardiology Progressive Care Unit includes M10E & M4TCU and are viewed as one group/unit in 2 separate geographical locations. M10E has 28 beds and M4TCU has 8 beds for a total of 36 beds. The unit is a fast paced progressive care unit rich with opportunity for learning. The population includes patients with advance heart failure with vasoactive infusions, post cardiac transplant, coronary artery disease, dysrhythmias and procedural patients from the cardiac catheterization lab and the electrophysiology lab (pacemaker placement, Internal Cardiac Defibrillator placement, Direct Current Cardioversion, & Electrophysiology studies). Our highly engaged team works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality patient centered care. We support a positive work environment through the use of shared governance and collaboration.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent

Experience REQUIRED:

• Clin I: N/A

• Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience

• Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience

Experience PREFERRED:

• Clin I: Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

• Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice

Education/training REQUIRED:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing.

• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements.

Education/training PREFERRED:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III: Certification in specialty area

Independent action(s) required:

• Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.

• Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

• All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable):

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements:

• Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

• Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager.

• Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.

Age Specific groups served:

• As appropriate based on unit assignment.

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):

Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.

Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment

We are a strong, passionate organization of more than 13,000 who take pride in caring for every person who comes through our doors. We lift each other up so we can provide the very best and safest care to those who need us most.