RN - Cardiac Cath Lab - Pikeville Medical Center

Title: Cardiac Catheterization Lab Staff RN
Location: Pikeville, KY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Days, 7a-7p, 48 hrs/wk
Requirements: RN license required. CPR required BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required. 2 years experience required, 5 years preferred
*Travel experience required


PIKEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER
A Brief Overview

PMC is home to Kentucky’s only Level II Trauma Center, the nation’s largest autism center offering ABA therapy, and Eastern Kentucky’s only Level II Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Pikeville Medical Center has over 3,100 employees, 600 licensed medical providers and operates 11 Centers of Excellence. PMC nurses deliver compassionate, culturally effective care. PMC nurses coordinate all facets of patient care, collaborate with diverse healthcare professionals, and can progress to managing the most complex cases in their area of expertise.

Why PMC?

PMC is in Pikeville, Kentucky, where you can fall in love with the outdoors. Hiking, kayaking, horseback riding, golf, and scenic overlooks are at your fingertips in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The city of Pikeville is one of the state’s best-kept secrets for healthcare providers.

During your stay, you can expect a full-service medical center with state-of-the-art equipment that boasts 348 beds while offering all major specialties as well as the only level II trauma center in the state of Kentucky. Additionally, Pikeville and the surrounding area are home to safe communities that provide peace of mind, and most importantly, patients and staff who will appreciate YOU for the care that you provide.

Pikeville is a growing community that is home to many young professionals with the University of Pikeville’s school of Osteopathic Medicine, Optometry Program, Nursing Programs, and future College of Dental Medicine. From the local restaurants and downtown shopping to state-wide events such as Hillbilly Days, you’ll always feel at home.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

PMC is inclusive, intentionally creating a culture of acceptance where all are valued and respected for who they are. PMC fosters teamwork knowing that collaboration paves the way in its pursuit of excellence.

Pre/Post Area Responsibilities: Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment, i.e. • Cardiac Monitoring • Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional cardiac procedures • Care of patients wit vascular closure devices: application, maintenance, and removal • Maintain/Pull Arterial and/or Venous Sheaths • ACT machine • Angioseal/Vasoseal • Minimal Sedation • Use of moderate sedation with use of safety and prevention guidelines involved in delivery of moderate sedation. • Assist with transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) with use of safety and guidelines involved in delivery of the procedure. • Perform “Bubble” method as required when assisting with TEE • Pain management and follow-up pain reassessment • Blood draws and use of appropriate “order-of-the-draw” for labs • IV therapy • IV ADD • Infusion of blood and blood products • Information management • Synchronized Cardioversion • ICD’s Pacemakers (Temporary and Permanent) Pre/Post Care and Recovery

Procedural Area Responsibilities: Assesses/reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process to: Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures/equipment, i.e. • Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional cardiac procedures • Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post electrophysiology procedures • Care of and/or recovery of patient pre/post interventional radiology procedures • Care of patients with vascular closure devices: application, maintenance, removal and post care. • Assist with Vascular Procedures, including IVC Filters, Run-Offs, Acute and Chronic Occlusions • Maintain/Pull Arterial and/or Venous Sheaths • ACT Machine • Assist with Peripheral Balloons and Stents • Assist with Thermodilution and Invasive Monitoring • Assist with IVUS procedures • Assist with Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures • Assist with FFR (Fraction Flow Reserve) Procedures • Assist with Electrophysiology “EP” Procedures • Assist with RF Ablations • Assist with Cryoablations • Assist with insertion of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, maintenance and trouble shoot • Assist with Loop Recorder Insertion • Assist with ICDs, Pacemakers (Temporary and Permanent) • Assist with Spectranetics Laser • Synchronized Cardioversion/Defibrillation • Pain management and follow-up pain reassessment • Anaphylactic Reactions: Monitor for, manage, and use of anaphylactic kit • MAC Lab System Monitoring

EDUCATION AND LICENSURE: Associate’s degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. RN license required. CPR required BLS, ACLS, NIHSS EKG required. 2 years experience required, 5 years preferred.

Travel Experience Required.