Cath Lab RN

Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants (CCC) has been providing the highest level of cardiovascular care to patients in the Tampa Bay region for over 50 years. CCC physicians and advanced practitioners represent some of the finest and most respected independent practitioners in the area. CCC provides a broad spectrum of interventional, diagnostic and preventive cardiovascular services, and offers patients comprehensive care backed by experience, expertise and technology.

Joining Clearwater Cardiovascular Consultants is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person. 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.

We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Cath Lab RN.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Cath Lab / Pre-Post RN provides safe, high-quality nursing care for patients before, during, and after cardiac, peripheral, and electrophysiology procedures. This combined role alternates between the PCU/pre-post procedure care area and the Cath Lab based o n patient care needs, procedural volume, and department operations. The RN supports patient flow by preparing patients for procedures, assisting during procedures as assigned, monitoring recovery, completing discharge education, and responding promptly to changes in patient condition. The position requires flexibility, sound clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to function effectively in both the Cath Lab and PCU/pre-post procedure care environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following major responsibilities apply to the Cath Lab / Pre-Post Registered Nurse role. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and additional duties may be assigned based on patient care needs, department operations, and leadership direction.

• Provide pre-procedure care for patients, including nursing assessments, medication reconciliation, IV initiation, procedure-site preparation for catheterization, and review of the procedure with the patient.
• Administer medications intravenously, orally, and intramuscularly as directed by the physician.
• Monitor patient vital signs, implement post-catheterization orders, and clearly document patient progress in the patient’s electronic record.
• Evaluate the patient’s condition at all times and notify the physician of any problems or changes in condition.
• Perform CPR, defibrillate patients, and operate temporary pacemakers when necessary and within scope of practice.
• Provide necessary assistance to patients, physicians, and clinical team members during emergency situations.
• Assist technical staff as necessary to support safe and efficient operations.
• Safely discharge patients from the facility in accordance with physician orders and established discharge criteria.
• Complete accurate documentation of all patient data, assessments, interventions, medications, responses, education, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain the Recovery Room/PCU pre-post area in a clean, safe, organized, and patient-ready state.
• Provide patient assessment, monitoring, and interventions for cardiac, peripheral, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Maintain moderate sedation competency and manage patients receiving moderate sedation under physician supervision.
• Comply with sterile technique requirements in both cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology settings.
• Prepare patients appropriately for planned procedures.
• Maintain and operate image-processing equipment as competency allows.
• Maintain adequate inventory of medications and supplies for Cath Lab and PCU/pre-post operations; notify the manager of reordering needs as necessary.
• Maintain secure inventory of controlled substances and keep accurate records for all controlled substance transactions.
• Perform appropriate quality control measures daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Dispose of biohazard materials and regulated waste in accordance with OSHA and Florida Department of Health requirements.
• Follow radiation safety measures and comply with the department’s Radiation Safety Plan and applicable Florida Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control rules and regulations.
• Assist physicians with Cath Lab reports and enter required procedural data accurately and timely.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:       

• Registered Nursing license in good standing in the state of Florida.

• At least one year of Cath Lab, PCU, recovery, or procedural nursing experience preferred. BLS/ACLS certification required.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, dependability, critical thinking, flexibility, and strong interpersonal communication skills. Responsible for providing skilled cardiac nursing care in both the Cath Lab and the pre/post procedure care area, with the ability to alternate assignments based on operational needs.

It is the Policy of CVL to ensure equal opportunity to all Team members, applicants or any other covered persons in all employment matters, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, training, promotion, transfer. CVL does not discriminate against any qualified individual because of actual or perceived race (including traits associated with race, for example, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, citizenship status, work authorization status.