CARDIAC CATH/EP LAB REGISTERED NURSE will be required to perform the following tasks daily:

• Must demonstrate proficiency using the nursing process for patients with complex nursing care needs and be able to guide and direct others who provide care.
• Must be able to serve as a charge nurse for Cath/EP Lab as needed.
• Must be able to serve as float nurse in Cath/EP Lab.
• Must demonstrate skills in managing moderate sedation and monitoring patients during procedures.
• Must be able to provide nursing care to patients undergoing invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures.
• Must have physical capabilities to initiate crisis intervention measures and the ability and knowledge to perform in nursing care emergencies to include ACLS certification.
• Must be able to cover cardiology procedure clinics as needed and provide patient education.
• Must have ability to serve as a liaison between Cath/EP and the acute and ICU settings.
• Must be able to initiate cardiac and emergency IV infusions and monitor the patients.
• Must be able to be on call for the cardiac cath/EP lab and therefore be able to be on station for emergency procedures within 30-minutes.
• Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and tact in dealing with patients, families and staff.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in keyboarding and basic computer operations.
• Additional duties may be assigned. Training will be provided if needed.