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Roper St. Francis Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab - Roper Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina
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Shift Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm, four weekdays per week. Rotating day off during the week. Call required.
Job Summary:
To perform duties of circulating, scrub, and monitoring of invasive cardiology procedures within approved scope of practice. Demonstrates an understanding of all invasive procedures, the equipment and supplies for each procedure, and indications for performing each procedure. Clean and restock lab as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing. BSN preferred or required within five (5) years of hire date. Current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the Service Line/Specialty will not be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date. Effective July 1, 2022, current RN Teammates transferring to another RN position in the Service Line/Specialty will be required to complete BSN within five (5) years of transfer date.
Experience: At least one year of work experience as a Registered Nurse; experience working as an RN in high acuity critical care, emergency department, or Cath Lab preferred.
Licensure/Certification:
New grad RNs with a BON temporary work authorization must obtain Registered Nurse license within 90 days of hire. All other RNs must be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina or holds a current compact/multi-state license as a Registered Nurse in a recognized NCSBN Compact State and is not a permanent resident of SC. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card and ACLS, and must be maintained.
Primary Source Verification:
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Knowledge/Skills:
Must have a thorough understanding of Hemodynamic and ECG waveforms as well as cardiac outputs. Must have the ability to perform shunt calculations, aortic and mitral valve areas, and other diagnostic maneuvers while performing right and left heart studies. Must know all Catheter shapes and sizes and indications for each. Have the ability to prioritize orders and tasks given during invasive procedures. Have an understanding of disease processes, assessment skills, universal precautions, radiation safety concepts, and effective interpersonal communication skills. Give Medication per Physician orders. Have thorough knowledge of x-ray systems and their use. Knowledge of the professional nursing theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment. Skill in applying and modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care. Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions. Skill in preparing and maintaining records and writing reports. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, hospital, medical staff and the public. Ability to analyze situations and apply critical thinking. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Other:
Must maintain strict confidentiality of work related information.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Department:
Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) Lab - Roper Hospital
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .