Cath Lab Nurse

Cath Lab RNs with CHI St Vincent have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. Their ability to multitask and consistently deliver high quality care makes them some of the most well-rounded nurses patients can have. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency attribute to their success. 

You appreciate that you will rarely have the same day twice and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment. Your documentation and communication is thorough, adding value to the whole nursing team. You position your teammate to do his, her, or their best work benefiting your shared patients by ensuring a smooth transition at shift change when you give report. 

You have a talent for planning and coordinating which patients and their loved ones appreciate. You have the ability to think critically, creatively, and unconventionally when necessary. Project management is a natural talent as you will coordinate care between multiple patients while keeping your entire healthcare team on track with shared goals. 

Whether you are an experienced RN ‘who’s seen it all’ or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join CHI St Vincent today and experience cardiology nursing with us! 

CHI St Vincent is a level-two trauma center, Magnet accredited, and voted as one of Arkansas Best Places to work. Apply now for this winning team! 

As aCath Lab Nurse, will assist the doctor in performing interventional procedures like cardiac catheterizations, valvuloplasties, and angioplasties. Other procedures include inserting pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defirbrillators (ICDs). Additional responsibilities for this health care role include:

• Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Minimum Qualifications:

• Diploma in Nursing from accredited nursing program or Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Arkansas or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing with the Arkansas Board of Nursing. License must be unencumbered. 
• 6 months of nursing experience required (New graduates would need to complete a residency program before consideration for this unit) 
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in cardiology or acute care medical surgical