UHS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
The Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Cath Lab/Interventional Radiology provides specialized nursing care to patients undergoing cardiovascular and radiology procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, procedural support, sedation monitoring, and emergency response.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with a DC RN License. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience and current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology procedures. Prepare patients for procedures by reviewing medical history, obtaining informed consent verification, initiating IV access, and providing patient/family education. Monitor patients during procedures, including hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and moderate sedation administration/monitoring in accordance with hospital policy. Assist physicians during procedures such as angiograms, angioplasty, stent placement, thrombectomy, embolization, biopsies, vascular interventions, and other minimally invasive procedures. Operate and monitor specialized equipment including hemodynamic monitoring systems, contrast injectors, and emergency resuscitation equipment. Recognize and respond to complications or emergencies, including arrhythmias, respiratory distress, bleeding, or cardiac arrest situations. Provide post-procedure recovery care, including sheath removal, hemostasis management, monitoring for complications, and discharge education. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and ensure optimal outcomes. Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record. Adhere to infection prevention, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, continuing education, and department competency programs. To learn more visit or As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com. About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. DC RN License required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care, emergency department, Cath Lab, IR, or procedural nursing experience preferred. Current BLS and ACLS certifications required. Requires ONS/ONCC certification.
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