Registered Nurse - Concho, United States - Norman Regional Health System

Description

Overview:

Norman Regional Health System has emerged as a beacon of workplace excellence. Join the Norman Regional Cardiovascular team as we expand our service line to include electrophysiology. Norman Regional Hospital System is a community hospital system nestled at the Southern border of the Oklahoma City metro area. We have an innovative cardiovascular program including diagnostic and interventional cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures, Implants including Bi-V and micrapacemakers, and structural heart including PFO closures, TAVRs and Left Atrial appendage closures. Norman Regional is undergoing a large expansion and will soon include 5 Cath Lab suites. Our expanding services will also include electrophysiology. We have an innovative cardiovascular program and we are looking for caring knowledgeable Registered Nurses to expand our cardiovascular program.

Norman Regional Health System Cardiology Awards

• American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center with PCI and Resuscitation Accreditation
• American College of Cardiology Cath Lab Accreditation
• American College of Cardiology NCDR Registry Gold Award
• Women's Choice Award in Heart Care
• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) Echo Accreditation
• American Association Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) Accreditation

Responsibilities:

• The Cath Lab Nurse functions independently as a member of the Norman Regional Cardiovascular patient care team that includes Registered Nurses, Cardiovascular Technologists, and Cardiologist. Members of the Cath Lab team will report to the Cath Lab Manager. Along with their teammates, this individual will be responsible for growing our cardiovascular program.

Duties will include:

• Moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring, circulating, and pre and post care of the Cath Lab patient.
• Documents and obtains accurate patient information for national registries.
• Performs daily quality controls for a wide range of equipment utilized in the routine care of a patient.
• Develops and integrates safe, competent and efficient standards of care for patients presenting to the lab.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiovascular medications, including dosing, side effects, and drug interactions. Uses critical thinking to identify and manage adverse events or unanticipated outcomes.
• Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
• Knowledge of anatomy
• Knowledgeable in radiation safety
• Advanced ECG and arrhythmia skills required
• Flexibility in work hours

Qualifications:

Education/Licensure/Certification

• Diploma or Associate's degree (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Registered Nurse with current Oklahoma licensure
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Life Support

Experience

• One year of experience working in a Cath Lab preferred

Compensation

• $27.84-$45.46/hr based on previous work experience

Benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Retirement Plan, 457 deferred compensation with employer match
• Norman Regional has employer-provided Life Insurance, optional expanded life insurance, optional catastrophic insurance, short-term disability and an option for Short and or Long-term Disability
• Up to $3000 per year in tuition reimbursement as well as scholarship opportunities from the Foundation
• Wellness Plan
• Discounts at local businesses
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Sizeable sign-on bonus
• No call required