Registered Nurse -CC/IR -Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology
Description
Nashville General Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Cath Lab as a full-time RN. This position will work 4 10/hr shifts. On-Call requirements.
The interventional radiology nurse is a healthcare professional who is responsible for assessing and monitoring patients to ensure they receive safe and effective care. RN’s in this position provide care for patients pre, intra and post procedures for all vascular procedures as well as the radiology and cardiac population.
RN Responsibilities:
- Check vital signs, medical history and lab results to prepare patients for procedures
- Insert and remove intravenous lines
- Administer conscious sedation drugs and other medication
- Oversee patient safety and comfort before, during and after procedures
- Educate patients and their families about procedures, follow-up care and discharge instructions
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate Degree program in Nursing Preferred.
- Current Licensure or permit to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or compact state. BLS required. ACLS preferred
- One year of Critical Care experience is required
About Nashville General Hospital
Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community-based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
- Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
- Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
- Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
- Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
- Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
- Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
- Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
- 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Free Parking for all employees
Nashville General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
We are an E-Verify employer.
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