Registered Nurse RN- FT, Cath Lab

Job Description Summary

The registered nurse is a professional caregiver who specializes and performs assists with invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular procedures. The registered nurse assumes responsibility for patients while in the department and provides care to these patients as needed via the nursing process environment instrumentation and other health care team members. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.

Job Description

The registered nurse is a professional caregiver who specializes and performs assists with invasive and noninvasive cardiovascular procedures. The registered nurse assumes responsibility for patients while in the department and provides care to these patients as needed via the nursing process environment instrumentation and other health care team members. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.

Education

Graduate of a School of Professional Nursing Critical Care Course or certification in critical care or Cath lab preferred but not required

Experience

Previous experience preferred Critical Care Experience required

Licenses and Certifications

License to practice in the Commonwealth of South Carolina Current BLS certification Current ACLS certification

Physical Requirements

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals administering injections or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts documents and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments including moving between patient rooms offices and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

About the Employer

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals you will enjoy your career with us

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion or belief age sex national origin gender identity sexual orientation disability protected veteran status family or parental status or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications merit and business need.

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