About this role
Summary
Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Cath Lab
Full-Time 7:30a - 4p
The position includes after-hours on-call responsibilities and a rotating weekend schedule. Employees must also be able to remain within 30 minutes of the hospital while on-call.
The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and accountability for direct comprehensive nursing care for the patient from admission to discharge.
- Planning, assessing, intervening, and evaluating the care of patient with an outcome focused approach from the initial assessment of patient, routine on-going assessment, implemented interventions as indicated, until and through the discharge of the patient, involving the patient, family, provider, and other members of the care team.
- Reviews and documents care provided, outcomes of care, and evaluations of care.
- Follows the professional standards of care.
- Applies evidence, professional standards, and best practice to bedside caregiving through critical thinking, experiential evidence, and evidence-based practices.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritize care based on changing assessment and needs of patients.
- Having ongoing communication with physicians and other departments in the hospital.
Requirements:
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) degree from an accredited institution.
- Current unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred upon hire and required within 6 months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred upon hire and required within 90 days of hire.
- Must obtain Crisis Prevention within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Recent experience in specialty or Critical Care preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited institution.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match