RN - Cath Lab
Company: SOVAH Health - Martinsville
Location: Collinsville
Posted on: April 19, 2025
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Job Description:
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:
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.
Qualifications: 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 > 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.
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