Job Description

Interested in working for the Golden Isles’ healthcare provider and employer of choice?

Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors, and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

As a Cardiovascular Cath Lab Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care to the patient and provides assistance to the Cardiologist during all phases of cardiac catheterization. You will perform a variety of technical and administrative duties that relate to the Cardiac Cath Lab. You will work primarily with adult and geriatric patient populations.

You will be responsible for:

Effectively performs circulator, scrub and recorder duties during procedures.

Calibrates equipment as needed.

Performs and documents a nursing assessment to identify and prioritize patient’s needs, with development of a plan of care. Evaluates, reassesses and documents nursing interventions, based on interdisciplinary plan of care making revisions as appropriate.

Accurately and consistently follows established guidelines for Moderate Sedation, practices Universal Precautions and follows all infection control policies.

Demonstrates accountability for administration, observation, charting and reporting side effects of drugs, intravenous procedures and other diagnostic and therapeutic measures.

Observes closely and communicates immediately information (arrhythmias, change in pressures, pain or mental state) to catheterizing physician before, during and after a procedure.

Accurately maintains department records and patient logs, and enters patient charges for procedures.

Responsible for assisting in the orientation and preceptorship of students and new staff to the role of an RN within the unit.

What you will need:

• Graduate of a Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor degree program from a School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years Cath Lab, ICU, or Critical Care (i.e. ED, IMCU, complex tele) experience.
• Current RN license to practice in the State of Georgia.
• Must have the American Heart Association ACLS Certification and complete IV Conscious Sedation competencies. ICU or Critical Care skills preferred.

Why choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

• We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves
• Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions
• The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled
• Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment
• We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs
• The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly-integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others? Join our team today to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients and families!