Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) - Cath Lab

Full Time, Days

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health - Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical radiation oncology services.

Where We Are:

In Martinsville, you can explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled and safe place to live!

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development and Growth opportunities

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Position Summary :

Sovah Health in Martinsville, VA, is seeking a RN to join our Cath Lab- department PRN. The RN will Provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice before, during, and after cardiac catheterization and special procedures. Primarily responsible for the care of patients undergoing diagnostic and Interventional cardiac catheterizations. The RN is responsible for assisting in all procedures, providing patient education, assessment and monitoring, administering medications and participating in performance improvement activities. Provides age specific directed care for the adolescent, adult and geriatric individuals, i.e., those tasks necessary for physical care and comfort, supportive tasks and teaching according to standards of care and cultural diversity. Participates in Quality Assurance and practices Infection control policies. Participates in an on-call schedule for STEMI interventions. Practice in accordance with state and federal law and health care regulatory standards.

Minimum Education
Current RN licensure from the Virginia State Board of Nursing; Desired: Imaging, Interventional, and Therapeutic Environments Certification.

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Knowledge of and proficiency with complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring, IV therapy, moderate sedation, medication and IV solution administration. Ability to function under stress and emergency situations, critical thinking abilities. Effective organization, prioritization, time management and problem-solving skills. Team and goal-oriented yet able to function independently.
Professionalism: Possesses excellent qualities in communication, adaptability, problem solving, attitude, and organization

Required Skills
Certifications:
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA ACLS required.
Full range of motion of upper and lower extremities. Moving and/or lifting patients and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Pushing equipment gt; 100 pounds. Dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal ranges. Standing and/or walking for extensive periods of time. Working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable disease and/or body fluid which require the use of body substance isolation precautions.