Nurse Cath Lab

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services.  Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Cancer Center at St. Joseph's, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

The CARDIAC CATH LAB at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center plays a critical role within the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence supporting the Heart & Vascular Institue.. It is locate on the 2nd floor of the Heart Lung Tower, The Cardiac Cath Lab consists of 4 rooms plus a Hybrid room dedicated to a patient population providing diagnostic and interventional services as well as pacemakers, AICD's and Electrophysiology procedures TAVR. Mitral Clip and LAAO.

The CARDIAC CATH LAB at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center plays a critical role within the Cardiac Service Line of Excellence supporting the Heart & Vascular Institue.. It is locate on the 2nd floor of the Heart Lung Tower, The Cardiac Cath Lab consists of 4 rooms plus a Hybrid room dedicated to a patient population providing diagnostic and interventional services as well as pacemakers, AICD's and Electrophysiology procedures TAVR. Mitral Clip and LAAO.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Cath Lab, you will be a vital member of a high-performing team, delivering critical and compassionate care to patients undergoing life-saving cardiovascular procedures. You'll leverage your expertise daily to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care, excelling in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment where every action directly impacts patient outcomes.

We're looking for an RN with exceptional critical thinking skills, a profound patient-first mindset, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your ability to anticipate needs, adapt swiftly to changing conditions, and collaborate seamlessly within our interdisciplinary team will be paramount to success and deeply rewarded.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert Clinical Care: Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve optimal health outcomes for Cath Lab patients, including pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care.
• Critical Assessment & Intervention: Proficiently assess patient conditions, recognize and adapt to changes (e.g., lab, vitals, test values), and perform timely, clinically appropriate interventions.
• Prioritization & Organization: Skillfully organize and prioritize complex patient care activities to ensure efficient and effective delivery while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
• Collaborative Communication:  Clear communicate with physicians and other providers, and ensure a seamless nurse-to-nurse handoff at the bedside.
• Patient Advocacy & Ethics: Serve as a dedicated advocate for patient needs, demonstrating holistic care practices and upholding high ethical standards in all aspects of practice.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active Nursing license in good standing valid to work in Arizona
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support card (AHA BLS)
• Current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support card (AHA ACLS) within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN)
• One year recent acute care experience