Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization - Aptive

Job Summary:

Aptive Resources is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive cardiac catheterization services at the VA Medical Center in Palo Alto, VA. The ideal candidate will have specialized expertise in cardiac catheterization, transaortic valve replacement, and electrophysiology procedures. This role requires a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

 

Anticipated Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform cardiac catheterization, transaortic valve replacement, and electrophysiology procedures.
• Monitor and assess patients during and after procedures, ensuring their safety and comfort.
• Demonstrate advanced nursing skills in ECG monitoring, hemodynamics, and emergency response.
• Provide patient and family education regarding procedures, treatment plans, and post-procedure care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and procedures in the electronic medical records system.
• Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certifications and Licenses:

• Current, valid, and unrestricted state license for Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• All continuing education courses required for maintaining certifications, degrees, and licenses must be up to date at all times. Documentation verifying current certification must be provided to the VA COR upon request.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years within the past three (3) years of experience in a cardiac catheterization laboratory.
• Demonstrated competence and excellence in advanced nursing skills, ECG monitoring, hemodynamics, emergency response, patient teaching, and communication with patients and their families.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with the VA healthcare system.
• Familiarity with the VA electronic medical records system

About Aptive:

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

 

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement:

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

 

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.