Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
Oregon Health & Science University Hospital
Portland, OR

RN, Cardiac Cath Lab

Department Overview Patients in the Cardiac Cath Lab are cared for by a multidisciplinary team including: Cath Lab Registered Nurses, Registered Radiologic Technologists, Anesthesia providers, Interventional Cardiologists, and Cardiologists. Patients require continuous cardiac monitoring, frequent physician, nursing and ancillary service intervention, and other specialized treatment and/or procedures such as: hemodynamic monitoring, aortic balloon pumps, Impella, pericardiocentesis, transfusion of blood products, insertion of permanent and temporary pacemakers, cardioversion, defibrillation, pain management, sedation and titration of intravenous medications including vasoactive agents, cardiac agents, anticoagulants, and antiplatelet agents. The department is open Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800 for routine, urgent, and emergent cases. An on-call team is available 7 days a week after routine hours of operation. Function/Duties of Position * Experience with administering moderate sedation and patient management during sedation procedures within the past year. * At least 2 years' experience working in critical care, PACU, emergency room or procedural area setting. * Experience with EKG monitoring required. * IV skills required. * BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. * Knowledge/experience related to arterial and venous femoral access/sheath removal/management. Completion of sheath removal competency upon hire; maintenance of competency thereafter. * Knowledge/experience with radiation safety, fluoroscopy * Knowledge/experience related to moderate/conscious sedation administration and recovery, as well as anesthesia recovery. Annual completion of moderation/deep sedation competency and continued demonstration of skills and knowledge. * Knowledge/experience related to TEE/Cardioversion procedures. * CCRN or RCIS certification preferred for external and internal candidates Required Qualifications * BSN Graduates: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from a program accredited by Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (CNEA) 30 days before start date. * ADN Graduates: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited program 30 days before the start date. * Associate degree Nurses required to enroll in BSN program within 3 years of hire and complete within 5 years of hire * Current, unencumbered Oregon State Registered Nurse License * BLS at time of hire and must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) * BLS must not expire during orientation * Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation Additional Details Usual Orientation Time: * Specialty Experience: 3-4 months * Experience, but not in specialty area: 4-6 months * Resource Nurse: 2-3 weeks and limited exposure to roles within the department dependent on experience. * Comprehensive health care plans. Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents. * $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee * Two separate above market pension plans to choose from * Vacation - 192 to 288 hours per year depending on length of service, prorated for part-time * Sick Leave - 96 hours per year, prorated for part-time * Holidays - up to 64 holiday hours per calendar year (employees accrue .0308 holiday hours for each hour paid) * Substantial public transportation discounts (Tri-met and C-Tran) * Tuition Reimbursement * Innovative Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including extensive wellness resources All are welcome Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or [email protected].