Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) Cath Lab at HighPoint - Sumner Regional Medical Center summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Cath Lab plays a crucial role in providing specialized cardiovascular and interventional radiology care, ensuring exceptional patient journeys. Responsibilities include patient assessment, assisting in procedures, monitoring vital signs, and providing post-procedure education. This position requires advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) skills and offers a comprehensive benefits package for dedicated healthcare professionals.

Description:

Registered Nurse (RN), Cath Lab

Job Type: FT | Days

Sign on bonus: $10,000

On-Call Duties: Participation in on-call rotation is required, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. Must be within 30 minutes of the facility during call rotation. (7 days on, 7 days off, 24-hour call on weekends during rotation)

Your experience matters

At Highpoint Health Sumner we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you’ll contribute

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting-edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

What we offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health- savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Department/Unit Summary

The Cath Lab department is a multidisciplinary unit dedicated to delivering comprehensive cardiovascular and interventional radiology care. Our highly skilled team of nurses, technicians, and physicians performs a wide array of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including cardiovascular interventions, peripheral procedures and advanced radiology procedures such as port placements, kyphoplasty, tube placements, and ablations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Preparation: Conduct thorough assessments of patients prior to procedures, including reviewing medical history, obtaining vital signs, and preparing patients both physically and emotionally for the procedure.
• Procedure Assistance: Assist cardiologists and other medical professionals during various procedures. This includes preparing and managing equipment, monitoring patient status, and ensuring a sterile environment.
• Monitoring and Documentation: Continuously monitor patients’ vital signs and responses during procedures, promptly recognizing and addressing any complications. Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient care, medications administered, and procedural outcomes.
• Post-Procedure Care: Provide comprehensive post-procedure care, including monitoring recovery, managing pain and discomfort, and educating patients and families about post-procedure care and follow-up instructions.
• Emergency Response: Be prepared to respond to emergencies promptly, utilizing advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) skills to stabilize patients as needed.

About our Health System
Highpoint Health Sumner is a 167 bed hospital located in Gallatin, TN and is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Highpoint Health Sumner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Highpoint Health Sumner is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Qualifications:

Qualifications and requirements
Applicants should have a current State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure and possess an Associate’s or Bachelor's degree or RN Diploma in Nursing.

Required Certifications

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 90 days of employment, if not current upon hire.

Minimum Work Experience:

• 1 years hospital nursing experience – Required
• 2+ years hospital nursing experience – Preferred ·
• Cardiovascular, Critical Care experience - Preferred.

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, Cath Lab, Cardiovascular care, Patient care, ACLS certification, Nursing, Healthcare, Interventional radiology, Patient assessment, Telehealth

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relocation bonus, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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