Cardiac Cath/EP Lab Registered Nurse -Dallas, TX
Core
Registered Nurse providing direct patient care and procedural support in Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology (EP) labs within the VA healthcare system.
Role type
Clinical Registered Nurse (Cardiac Cath/EP Lab)
Builds
Invasive diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, charge nursing, float nursing, moderate sedation management, crisis intervention, IV infusion management, patient education, liaison between Cath/EP and acute/ICU settings, emergency response (ACLS)
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide nursing care to patients undergoing invasive cardiac procedures; manage moderate sedation and monitor patients; serve as charge or float nurse; initiate cardiac and emergency IV infusions; cover cardiology procedure clinics; act as liaison between Cath/EP and acute/ICU settings; respond to emergency procedures within 30 minutes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC