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AdventHealth Registered Nurse Cath Lab PRN in Zephyrhills, Florida

Description

Registered Nurse Cardiovascular PRN AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Location Address: 7050 Gall Boulevard Zephyrhills, Florida 33541

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: PRN Day Shift

The community you’ll be caring for:

  • Zephyrhills/Dade City Named One of America’s Best Hospitals for Heart Care, Orthopedics, Stroke Centers and Patient Safety three years in a row “2017-2019” by the Women’s Choice Award

  • One of only 35 Hospitals Nationally Named as a Top General Hospital by The Leapfrog Group

  • Four Star Recipient for Coronary Interventional Procedures in 2019 by Health grades

  • First in Florida to earn Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee by The Joint Commission

The role you’ll contribute:

Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurses provide care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterizations, electrophysiology studies, peripheral studies/interventions and cardiac device implants. Care includes administration and monitoring of moderate sedation under the direction of the physician.

This procedure integrates scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective patient interaction to provide quality patient care and useful diagnostic information. Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurses prepares for and assists the cardiologist/electrophysiologist in complex procedures involving advanced equipment to aide in diagnostic testing, interventions, and device implantation into the circulatory system under acute situations. Cardiac Cath Lab Registered Nurses provide care in a highly technical and highly acute environment.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

  • Administers medications to patients undergoing procedure in Cardiac Cath Lab or Electrophysiology lab under the direction of the cardiologist

  • Monitors LOC, VS of patients

  • Provides patient care using the nursing process to provide assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation according to established protocols and evidence-based clinical practice standards

  • Reads and interprets the hemodynamics of the patient during procedure and reports changes to cardiologist

  • Provides patient care in Cardiac Cath Lab suites, Electrophysiology suite, and Pre cath prep area.

  • Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes

  • Provides education to patient and patient family regarding care pre/intra/post procedure

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Current Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse

  • ACLS & BLS

  • Recent acute care experience.

  • EKG Competency

  • Knowledge of cardiac anatomy.

  • Knowledge of critical care medication.

  • Competency in Moderate Sedation.

  • Responsible to maintain all required registries and licenses to perform all positions for Invasive Cardiology procedures.

  • Able to follow Basic Radiation Safety concepts of time, distance, and shielding to keep exposure levels ALARA for patients and staff.

  • Able to learn and comprehend the scrub, record and circulate position and become independent on Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiovascular cases.

  • Assists in patient flow through the Invasive Cardiology areas

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

  • BSN Degree or higher

  • Understanding of hemodynamic monitoring

  • EKG training

  • 2 years experience in Cardiac Cath/ EP /Neurosciences/ Critical Care, or Interventional Radiology

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Nursing

Organization: AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Dade City

Schedule: 1 - Day

Shift: AdventHealth Zephyrhills

Req ID: 23007753

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.