Registered Nurse CV II, Pool - Cardiac Cath Lab of Mid Cities

Overview

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

 

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

 

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

 

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. 

Responsibilities

We are actively recruiting for a Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab. The primary responsibility of this position is to:

 

• Provides nursing care to ensure the safety of the patient.
• Directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic & sterile techniques and procedures.
• To perform various tasks as an CVL circulator and recovery RN.
• Assumes responsibility that the Cath Lab is prepared room for the patient and procedure.
• Assist in transporting patient to Cath lab and checks patient record for appropriate pre-op preparation and procedures.
• Verifies that appropriate surgical prep is completed.
• Completes documentation for CVL records, and patient chart including medications and physician orders.
• Supervises and assists with the proper, safe positioning of the patient.
• Performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts and documentation.
• Secures emergency equipment and supplies as needed.
• Provides assistance to teammates, physicians, and patient families and when applicable.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Good communication skills that promote safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse with Current State Licensure, Current BLS required. Current ACLS preferred, must obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Experience: Minimum of (5) year of continuous catheterization lab, ED, or PACU experience required. Previous critical care experience preferred.
• Working Knowledge: Able to monitor, scrub, and/or circulate on all cath lab procedures including pacemaker, vascular, cardiac, IR and pain management procedures.  Able to pre-op and recover patients undergoing all types of procedures. Able to provide direct patient care to the stable and acute patient. Proficient in interpreting EKG and hemodynamic tracings.
• Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to manipulate various types of electronic and clinical equipment, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment, IV infusions, and computer equipment. Ability to operate specialty equipment in the facility and to perform tasks at a “user” level.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact will all patients, families, staff, and physicians. Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues and be able to communicate in a clear and understandable manner appropriate to the age/developmental stage of the patient/visitor.
• Age-Specific Criteria: Must be knowledgeable and possess the skills necessary to provide care specific to the age-related needs of the patient and interpret data specific to the age group.

USD $46.00/Hr. USD $50.00/Hr.